Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 4, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:" 'multi-metal article' means an article comprised of 2 separate metals, one of which is precious metal or an alloy of precious metal, and the other of which is non-precious metal;

'non-precious metal' means any metal other than—

(a) gold, silver, palladium or platinum, or

(b) alloys of gold, silver, palladium or platinum;

'offshore hallmark' has the meaning assigned to it by section 2(1)(aa);".

Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, provide for the insertion of a new provision in the Hallmarking Act 1981 to allow the hallmarking of multi-metal articles. Ireland has been out of step with other countries whose legislation provides for the hallmarking of multi-metal articles. Making these amendments will enhance Ireland's attractiveness as a location for inward investment by high-end jewellery undertakings which need to be able legally to hallmark multi-metal articles as part of their business. The provisions propose to lay down in legislation the requirements for both precious and non-precious metal elements of any multi-metal articles to ensure consumers can clearly see what they are being sold.

See this speech in context