Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)

I had assumed that to be the case and have had some correspondence on the issue with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform but I was not sure whether he had sole responsibility in this area.

I have received queries from two very competent auctioneers and valuers in County Donegal, one in my own constituency and the other in Donegal North-East. The people in question are two of the most distinguished auctioneers in County Donegal. For the past three years they have been endeavouring to become members of the IPAV but on every occasion they have been refused. No reason has been given why their applications have been refused although they meet all of the relevant criteria. I call for an investigation into the methods of the IPAV in providing membership to certain auctioneers and valuers while refusing membership to others. It appears to be unfair and questionable and I call on the Leader to raise the matter with the Minister and to arrange for a debate on the issue in the House.

I welcome that the property services regulatory authority Bill will be before the House during this session. I hope it will provide us with an opportunity to raise some of these issues. However, it is such an important issue that we should have a separate discussion on the matter. I call on the Leader to invite the Minister responsible to address the House.