Martin plans to shut down businesses persistently flouting law

WHILE yesterday’s proposals include stiff fines and jail terms for traders, Enterprise Minister Micheál wants to go a step further and shutdown businesses which repeatedly flout consumer law.

“I am also looking at the possibility of giving powers to the [National Consumer] Agency to seek closure orders against traders who persistently and seriously flout the law,” he said.

“While I favour such a power, its inclusion in the new legislation will depend on legal advice.”