Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)

Will the Minister indicate if any legislation is proposed regarding a situation that is beginning to arise throughout the country, that is to say, liquidation sales taking place every Saturday and Sunday? This weekend alone three will take place in Galway.

I know of one company, in particular, which is having its eighth liquidation sale this weekend. I have contacted Revenue which has told me the companies are not paying tax or PRSI, and the local authority which has told me they are not paying rates. I have met the representatives of the furniture industry who have told me there will be a mass closure of companies unless this stops.

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