Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 1980
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 Prosecution of offences.  |   
 7.—(1) Summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be brought and prosecuted by the Minister or by the Director of Consumer Affairs.  | |
(2) Notwithstanding section 10 (4) of the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851 , summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be instituted within 18 months from the date of the offence.  |