Dáil
‹ Order of Business Consumer protection statutory role
Summary
Sandra McLellan asks whether the forthcoming consumer legislation will give the merged agency a statutory role protecting families facing new charges, including water charges. The Taoiseach says the Bill is nearly finalised and should appear shortly.
A succession of stealth charges imposed by the Government have placed middle and low-income families in dire straits. The introduction of water charges will add to this burden. The consumer needs maximum protection in these circumstances. Does the Government intend including a provision to allow for the amalgamated National Consumer Agency and Competition Authority to play a statutory role in protecting the interests and welfare of consumers?
