Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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Question 1002: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to an article in a newspaper (details supplied) on Saturday 31 March 2012 relating to cash for gold shops; if he will give the comments made therein serious consideration; if his views on this matter have changed; the efforts he will make to introduce regulation of the cash for gold industry as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18681/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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My Department is examining the criminal justice aspects of the cash for gold trade and a report of this examination which is at an advanced stage will allow for the necessary comprehensive assessment of the position and the development of any necessary and effective measures to address any gap that currently exists in the law in respect of the matter. In this context, I can assure the Deputy that my attention has been drawn to the newspaper report to which he refers and I can further assure him that the assessment to which I have referred will have regard to the views of all relevant stakeholders.