Windfall tax on retailers and law on profit-reporting examined

The Taoiseach said some retailers make 'bigger margins on their profits in Ireland' than in other markets.

A windfall tax on retailers and laws to force companies to report their profits are being considered, the Taoiseach has said.

Leo Varadkar told Virgin Media's Tonight Show  that he has seen "evidence of profiteering" in the grocery sector as the Government moves to quell public concern at rising prices.