Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
786. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the regulations in place regarding car washing businesses; and her plans for further regulation and licensing of the industry. [18114/17]
View answerThere are no specific regulations applying to car washing businesses for which my Department has responsibility. These businesses are subject to general consumer protection legislation, including Part IV of the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 on the supply of services; the Consumer Protection Act 2007 on unfair, misleading and aggressive business-to-consumer commercial practices; and the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995. I am not aware of a need for specific regulation for car washing businesses from a consumer perspective. If the Deputy has concerns about these businesses, she should bring them to the attention of the relevant Government Department.
