Minister urges consumer watchdog to probe profits of supermarket chains as grocery prices keep rising
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Junior enterprise minister James Dillon has requested the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate barriers preventing foreign retail chains from operating in Ireland. The inquiry will assess the profitability of current supermarkets and identify obstacles that limit the entry of new retail chains, such as the UK's Asda and France's Carrefour. This initiative aims to enhance competition within the Irish market by ensuring that foreign retailers can operate and compete alongside domestic firms.
Junior enterprise minister James Dillon has requested the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate whether foreign retail chains face barriers to operating in Ireland.
The CCPC is urged to assess the profitability of supermarkets and the potential obstacles for new retail participants in the Irish market.
Alan Dillon is focused on determining if foreign retail giants like Asda and Carrefour can enter the Irish market to foster increased competition.
The investigation aims to ensure a more competitive retail environment in Ireland by examining the challenges foreign retailers face.
Read at Independent
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