David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 344: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the way in which members of the public can ascertain if a person operating as an auctioneer has an auctioneer's licence; if such information is readily available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38446/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that the licensing of Auctioneers and House Agents is currently a matter for the Revenue Commissioners under the Auctioneers and House Agents Acts 1947 to 1973.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009, which will establish the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA), is currently awaiting Second Stage debate in this House. Once the new legislation is enacted responsibility for the licensing of Property Services Providers (i.e. Auctioneers/Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Management Agents) will become the responsibility of the PSRA. This legislation also provides for the establishment by the PSRA of a register of persons who are licensed under the Bill to provide property services. The register will be available for inspection free of charge by members of the public at the Authority's office and on its internet website.