Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Two Private Members' Bills have been introduced in this area. The Bill tabled by Deputies Rock and Donnelly provides for a ban on the resale of tickets above face value while Deputy Quinlivan's Bill provides for a ban on the resale of tickets in excess of 10% of the ticket price. The Minister commends the initiatives taken by the Deputies and she is fully sympathetic to them. I can understand how anxious Deputy Shortall is in this regard but this is a complex issue. If legislation is introduced, it must be effective and enforceable. The solution is not simple and straightforward. A minority of EU member states have introduced legislation in this regard. However, independent reviews have recommended against legislation in other countries, including the statutory cap on resale. If legislation is introduced, it must benefit consumers and it must not give rise to unintended consequences. The Minister is examining the issue.

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