Grocery policy must be based on the real story

IRELAND is experiencing a profound economic shock. The apparent gains and progress of recent years are being rolled back. Government, industry and citizen alike struggle with what is a gloomy short-term future.

As we grapple with unpalatable new realities an informed national debate is required. Such a debate must embrace all stakeholders in our economy and focus on our collective future.

It is imperative that business and government combine to find a way forward. Problems must be probed and solutions tested and agreed upon.