Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Forfás Consumer Pricing Report 2003: Statements.
Another aspect of the groceries order deals with attempts by firms to bargain, cajole and bully their suppliers. Such an approach would not be in the interests of indigenous suppliers because purchases can be made elsewhere. In making a decision on this, the Government must balance the long-term interest to the State of lower prices against the likelihood that such an approach will mean the loss of indigenous suppliers.
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