Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2012
92 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or his officials have had any discussions with such bodies as IMRO and PPI regarding reducing their fixed charges for commercial premises in view of the downturn in business revenue and footfall in these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5702/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraNeither the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation nor his officials have had any discussions with such bodies as IMRO and PPI regarding reducing their fixed charges for commercial premises. The Minister does not have any function in the setting of tariffs charged by such organisations. However, it is open to a person affected by such charges to refer any dispute in relation thereto for determination by the Controller of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who has certain statutory functions in this area under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000.
