Ticket Sales.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005

Tuesday, 31 May 2005

Ceisteanna (41)

Kathleen Lynch

Ceist:

50 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received any report from the Competition Authority on the level of competition for the sale of tickets for concerts and other events; if his attention has been drawn to the public concerns at the dominance of the market in concert and theatre ticket sales by a small number of companies whose charges seem to have no economic justification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18023/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

As I advised the House on 20 April 2005, I am aware of the concerns expressed by the public about the sale of concert and theatre tickets. I understand, however, that the Competition Authority's investigation into the market is ongoing. Given the independent status of the authority and the confidential nature of its investigation, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage in the process.