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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: 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.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Does Mr. Connolly wish to comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Would Mr. Duggan care to answer about family continuation in the business?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Have the two groups any concerns relating to Brexit?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)
Mary Butler: Is it correct that most pharmacies have a delivery every day?