Seanad debates
Wednesday, 28 May 2003
Auctioneering Profession: Motion.
I looked at the rules of conduct of Irish auctioneers and those of British auctioneers, which are five times as extensive. They cover material in considerable detail. We should look at that as a model while we are investigating the possibility of introducing some form of regulation. I am not impressed by the fact that one must advertise in a newspaper – well, break my heart. They have educational courses, but people do not have to take examinations. How many of us would take examinations if we did not have to do so? I would not volunteer. That is complete nonsense. A person must put a notice in the newspaper and apply to the District Court for a licence. He or she may take an examination if he or she desperately wants to, but he or she does not have to possess any qualifications or training. However, he or she must not be bankrupt.
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