Receivership companies and security agents
Mattie McGrath alleges that receivership companies and their security agents are abusing public-interest powers and intimidating neighbours in County Wexford. The Minister cannot identify the legislation concerned and promises to respond.
I want to ask about the newest industry in town. The Government is talking about job creation. However, the only job creation I see is the expansion of receivership companies. During the week money was paid to KPMG and other lucrative receivership businesses for advice. The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Act 2011 is being used as a cloak. Neighbours of the Chief Whip in County Wexford are being terrorised by security companies which are on private property, even though they have no business being there. They are acting on behalf of Mr. Kieran Wallace.
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The Minister of State should listen to what I am saying about what is happening in his constituency.
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Will the Government do anything to check the legalities and illegal activities of so-called agents acting on behalf of receivership companies? They state it is being done in the public interest, but it is not. It is in the disinterest of the public, to which it is grossly offensive.
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I am not clear on the legislation to which the Deputy is referring.
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I have mentioned the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Act 2011.
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I will come back to the Deputy on the matter.
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There are plenty of laws in this area already.
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I do not have the information to hand.