Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 229: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the consumer rights in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [30029/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 provides consumers with certain contractual rights when purchasing goods and services. These rights essentially relate to the merchantable quality of goods offered for sale and the requirements of diligence in relation to the manner in which services are supplied. The Act does not convey any specific statutory right enabling a consumer to reclaim refunds in relation to contracts entered into for goods or services solely because the consumer no longer has any need for the product or service concerned.

It is not clear from the details supplied with the Deputy's question as to the nature of the contract the person concerned entered into or the basis upon which the deposit was paid. Given that this is essentially a matter of contract, the person concerned may wish to consult her legal adviser in relation to this matter.