Rip-off Ireland thrives at consumers' expense
Lamb has become the caviare of Irish gastronomy. Suppliers are not the culprits in this instance. Greedy supermarket chains make profits of up to 60%. It's nonsense to suggest that overheads swallow up prices. Our EU neighbours give value for the euro. We don't.
'Rip-off Ireland' rings true with supermarket mark-ups reaching 300% on items as humble as a bag of potatoes.
The Irish shopper pays up to 20% more than the European average for basics such as bread, cereals, meat and fish.
For coffee and tea, Irish shoppers are charged 46% more and we pay 43% more for mineral water, soft drinks and fruit juices.
One Irish cheese brand is more expensive at home than in Brussels. Food for thought - and despair.
Anthony Woods
5 Marian Avenue
Ennis
Co Clare
