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[Photo Galleries ][Polls Discussion ] Posted by well said on October 14, 2003 at 18:00:04: In Reply to: Looks like the Town Plumber is in for a pay rise . . . but commercial rates may pay for it ! posted by Why shops in Ireland charge so much ! on October 14, 2003 at 17:31:02:
High overheads (rates, insurance, security etc) and poor infrastructure are to blame for high prices. Of course some (mostly larger) businesses are guilty of price fixing but the extent of this is exagurated your average shop owner isint really in a position as there is too much competition from other businesses
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