Article 25 - Market Value

Market Value

1. The phrase “similar supply”, in relation to a supply of Goods or Services, means any other supply of Goods or Services that, in respect of the characteristics, quality, quantity, functional components, materials, and reputation, is the same as, or closely or substantially resembles, that supply of Goods or Services.

2. The market value of a supply of Goods or Services at a given date is the Consideration in money which the supply would generally achieve if supplied in similar circumstances at that date in the State, being a supply freely offered and made between Persons who are not connected in any manner.

3. Where the market value of a supply of Goods or Services at a given date cannot be determined as mentioned under Clause (2) of this Article, the market value is the Consideration in money which a similar supply would achieve if supplied in similar circumstances at that date in the State, being a supply freely offered and made between Persons who are not connected in any manner.

4. Where the market value of any supply of Goods or Services cannot be determined as mentioned under Clauses (2) and (3) of this Article, the market value shall be determined by reference to the replacement cost of identical Goods or Services, with such supply being offered by a supplier who is not connected to the Recipient of Goods or Recipient of Services in any manner.