Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she plans to introduce a code of practice to prevent retailers from changing contract terms retrospectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11998/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The negotiation of commercial contracts is essentially a matter for the contracting parties themselves and I have no direct function in relation to such contracts. Nevertheless, the Competition Acts prohibit retailers from engaging in certain practices in their dealings with suppliers. Should the Deputy have any evidence of retailers engaging in prohibited practices, I would urge him to bring such evidence to the attention of the Competition Authority in order that it may be investigated fully.