Noel Ahern
Question:138 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of complaints received with regard to increased prices since the minimum wage legislation came into effect; the discussions, if any, she had with IBEC in this regard; if many businesses are using or abusing the opportunity to increase prices; the action, if any, she can take against a company (details supplied) which has reportedly increased costs because of the introduction of minimum wage legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12113/00]