Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is of considerable concern to everybody in the Government. There are understandable inflationary costs in groceries, as we have seen in every sector of the Irish economy, with regard to supply-chain issues and energy costs. That is understandable and can be factored in. We have seen many cost-of-living measures being taken in every Department. However, groceries in particular are of considerable concern. I intend to raise the issue at the next retail forum, which I chair. It has been made quite clear to retailers that, while we know they are struggling, serious supports have been provided for the Government. If there are instances of gouging, the Government will not be found wanting in using the Consumer Protection Act 2007, but I hope we will have no reason to do that.

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