Martin’s consumer legislation flawed, says Fine Gael

FINE GAEL yesterday claimed the legislation replacing the Groceries Order is fatally flawed and will not force large retailers to pass on discounts to consumers.

The party’s enterprise spokesman Phil Hogan TD yesterday called on the Minister for Enterprise Micheál Martin to abandon the new legislation.

He contended its provisions were so vague and weak it would increase the power of bigger retailers in comparison with consumers and suppliers.