Michael Healy-Rae
Question:48. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding seized clothing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41584/18]
View answerThursday, 11 October 2018
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Revenue plays a vital role in support of legitimate business and in the protection of consumers through its role in ensuring that Intellectual Property Rights are preserved and supported.
I am advised by Revenue for those reasons the seizure of a wide range of counterfeit goods, including clothing, arises. Fake copies of well-known brands infringe on the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of legitimate businesses and the expectations and potentially the safety of consumers.
For these reasons, it would not be appropriate that such seized products be donated to charities and instead they are securely destroyed.