Seanad debates
Wednesday, 28 May 2003
Auctioneering Profession: Motion.
People have declared an interest in this matter by stating that they are auctioneers. I am not an auctioneer, but I am part of the "descendancy". My grandfather inherited three incumbent farms, which he had to return to operation. He did a little bit of everything – he ran a post office, he engaged in auctioneering and his name was a byword for honesty and good humour. There are plenty of good, decent auctioneers and I have spoken at meetings on their behalf. I have at home a small brass gavel, an auctioneer's hammer, which they presented to me because I made them laugh. However, I accept that there are problems in this area.
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