Below Cost Selling.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Questions (121)

Pat Carey

Question:

208 Mr. Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the analysis and recommendations of the report Ghost Town Britain published by the New Economies Foundation in Britain on urban retail degeneration, she proposes to review the ban on below cost selling (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7789/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

I am aware of this report and its recommendation regarding predatory pricing and below cost selling in Britain. In Ireland, the Restrictive Practices (Groceries) Order 1987 prohibits selling of certain groceries at below cost. I am currently reviewing the order, in particular the ban on below cost selling, and I hope to conclude my consideration of the matter in the near future.