Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will publish his report on the cash for gold trade here. [15284/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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My Department is currently finalising a report on the Cash for Gold trade and, in this context, has been in close contact with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána with a view to monitoring the position.

I can inform the Deputy that the Commissioner has recently reported that all Cash for Gold premises in the State have been visited by An Garda Síochána and the operators have been made aware of their responsibilities and obligations with regard to purchasing gold and jewellery. In addition, contact information provided to operators will facilitate the reporting to An Garda Síochána of any suspicious activity. The Commissioner has also indicated that any new premises that may be identified will be visited by An Garda Síochána.

Let me assure the Deputy that as soon as the report I have referred to is finalised and submitted to me, I will make an assessment as to what, if any, further action, legislative or otherwise, may be required. I will make its findings and any proposals which I may have known in due course.