Dáil Éireann - Volume 252 - 25 March, 1971

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Seizure of Goods.

Mr. Harte Mr. Harte

65. Mr. Harte asked the Minister for Local Government if he is now in a position to re-examine the law whereby rate collectors are permitted to seize goods which are not the property of a defaulting ratepayer but which at the time of seizure are on such ratepayer's property; and if he proposes to introduce amending legislation.

Mr. Molloy Mr. Molloy

Mr. Molloy: There has been no change in the position as stated in reply to Question No. 33 of 8th April, 1970.

Mr. Harte Mr. Harte

Mr. Harte: Is the Minister satisfied that this is a fair law?

Mr. Molloy Mr. Molloy

Mr. Molloy: I am satisfied the law is essential at the present time. Changes will be considered in any review of these laws.

Mr. Harte Mr. Harte

1495

Mr. Harte: Is the Minister serious when he says that the law is essential [1495] to seize property which the local authority may have a claim against?

Mr. Molloy Mr. Molloy

Mr. Molloy: It is essential to operate the law at the present time. I am not in a position to make any changes unless an opportunity to do so presents itself. There is a certain amount in what the Deputy says; it does seem as though it could be applied in a harsh way and it could seem to be unfair, but it is a matter which will be considered when an opportunity to review these laws presents itself.

Mr. Tully Mr. Tully

Mr. Tully: Are goods ever seized?

Mr. Molloy Mr. Molloy

Mr. Molloy: Sometimes. Actually very seldom.

Dáil Éireann 252 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Seizure of Goods.

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