Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1035 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the market for cash for gold is adding to the increase in burglaries and if the Gardaí believe that a considerable amount of the gold going into these shops is actually the proceeds of household break-ins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19347/12]
View answerMy Department is examining all relevant criminal justice aspects of the cash for gold trade in consultation with An Garda Síochána and a report of this examination which is at an advanced stage will allow for the necessary comprehensive assessment of the position and the development of any necessary and effective measures to address any gap that currently exists in the law in respect of the matter.
