COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 13, 2013

QUESTION NO. 2

QUESTION: Councillor M. Duff

To ask the Manager to make a report regarding the powers, if any, held by this Authority, in respect of actions or sanctions that can be imposed on Retailers who are found in possession of illegal products, such as smuggled cigarettes, counterfeit consumer goods (knock-offs) etc. for sale in this County?

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council has no authority in respect of illegal/smuggled products or counterfeit goods.  Powers in this area lie with An Garda Síochana and with the Revenue Commissioners, Customs & Excise unit.