Written answers

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Consumer Protection

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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273. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions his Department is undertaking to ensure that unregistered practitioners in a variety of trades are unable to advertise their services on websites (details supplied); if there has been any engagement with these websites on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30501/23]

Photo of Dara CallearyDara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment does not have responsibility for regulating online advertising standards. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland is the body responsible for promoting the highest standards of marketing communications, that is, advertising, promotional marketing and direct marketing.

It is also important to note that various trades are associated with professional bodies which promote standards of excellence within their respective industries. These bodies may be in a position to advise as to the existence and nature of codes of practice or standards and the contact points for poor professional conduct.

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