FG pledge to reform grocery controls

FINE GAEL last night promised to sweep away price controls in a move they claim could save consumers up to 10% on shopping and strike a blow against ‘rip-off Ireland’.

After months of in-fighting, enterprise spokesman Phil Hogan pledged to replace the controversial Groceries Order which bans below-cost selling, but also bring in safeguards to protect local shopkeepers.

Mr Hogan branded the current situation a “nonsense” and said it was time to start putting the consumer first.