Rip-off Republic - RTÉ must not cave in to Government

POLITICIANS who rail against the damning RTÉ series Rip Off Republic should come into the real world.

They are on a hiding to nothing if they imagine that by simply trotting out alternative statistics they can halt the rising tide of criticism of Government inaction in the face of soaring prices.

It will take more than political griping or manipulation by big business to negate the compelling arguments presented by consumer watchdog and Irish Examiner contributor Eddie Hobbs who chairs his fourth and final show next Monday.