asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that certain sections of the community are being charged at the rate of 5d. per stone or £3 6s. 8d. per ton for wood fuel sold in small quantities and that this fuel is purchasable by the vendors at £1 0s. 0d. per ton; and, if so, whether he will consider taking such steps as are necessary to remedy this abuse.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Wood Fuel.
A complaint was made to me over two months ago that 6d. per stone was being charged for firewood in Dublin but I was not given the particulars for which I asked to enable me to have the matter investigated. The fact that high charges persist was not brought to my notice until I received the Deputy's question and if he will give me the particulars at his disposal a full investigation will be made immediately so that I can consider what remedial measures are necessary.