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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: I thank Ms Horan. I ask Mr. Connolly to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Deputy Kelleher touched on methadone programmes and clinics, which take place in lot of pharmacies. Are there any risks associated with this? Do statistics show there is a higher crime level in such pharmacies?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: There is a perception of anti-social behaviour in inner cities but if people do not try to access street drugs, that will help.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: It might depend on the watch.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Is it fair to say that cash for gold shops are not as prevalent as previously? They were everywhere five or six years ago. Only cash and gold jewellery was being stolen in the robberies of homes or businesses; the thieves did not take silver or plated items.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: As regards the cash for gold businesses five or six years ago, many older people sold them very substantial pieces of jewellery in order to get a few bob for their grandchildren. When they realised their mistake the next day, the jewellery had been melted down and was no longer in the country. Mr. Duggan is correct that the industry is completely unregulated. I ask Mr. Connolly to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Has the fee remained stationary or increased in the past few years?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: In terms of the 79% of pharmacies nationally, the statistics show that shoplifting accounts for 89% of such crime. Is that an extremely high figure?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: The fact that 89% of crimes perpetrated against pharmacies is shoplifting means pharmacies encounter shoplifters every day of the week.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: I invite Mr. Duggan to comment before Mr. Connolly does so.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Mr. Duggan has said that the person who stabbed him would not have gained access to his premises if he had worn a balaclava. Did Mr. Duggan have a security system on his premises?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Is the door of the jewellery shop permanently locked?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Do customers have to ring a doorbell in order to gain access to the premises?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Does such a security measure have a detrimental effect on business?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: It must be extremely difficult to keep a positive outlook in such circumstances. As I have said, I worked in the jewellery business for ten years.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: We did not have to lock the door of the premises where I worked but one still had to be cognisant and to always be on guard. Two people had to man the floor at all times. Even if somebody went into the back office to put a battery in a watch one was always conscious of security. Like Ms Horan said about working in the pharmacy where she was attacked, one constantly feels uneasy and must...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: I selected the cheapest tray of rings and placed it on the counter. The tray contained silver rings and a few rings in white gold and cubic zirconia, CZ, rings so they were not highly valuable. The average value of each ring was probably €200. I placed the tray on the counter. He got two rings. I made a great racket. I actually followed him. A guy outside tackled him. The Garda...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: I am sure it is the same with Ms Horan, having had a knife to her throat. She must be constantly aware every time somebody comes in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Did she ever consider having to lock her door?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: They would not get the browsing trade.