Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2004
26 Ms Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention was drawn to the decision of a firm (details supplied) to impose price increases that are likely to lead to an increase of 15 cent in the price of the pint; her views on whether such increases are justified; and the action she intends to take. [18050/04]
View answerThe decision to increase the price of specific products is a matter for the manufacturer or supplier and is something in which I have no role. I am aware of the announcement by the company concerned to increase their prices. I am also aware that at least one competing enterprise has decided not to increase the price of competing products. Therefore, consumers will have a choice.
The Retail Price (Beverages in Licensed Premises) Display Order 1999 (S. I. No. 263 of 1999) obliges publicans to display the price of alcoholic and soft drinks just outside or immediately inside their premises. Consumers can also avail of the information.
