Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2009
113 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the operation of informal purchase of gold is regulated to ensure that it is conducted by suitable persons and is not facilitating the disposal of property acquired illegally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42380/09]
View answerAn Garda Síochána enforce the provisions of the criminal law in respect of theft and robbery, including theft and robbery of jewellery and precious metals. If members of the public have suspicions that goods being sold or traded may have been stolen, the correct action is for these suspicions to be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. My Department has no function in relation to the regulation of legal transactions in gold.
