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59 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government's proposals for reform of the licensing laws, particularly in regard to pub opening hours; when he will bring proposals before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15373/99]
I have already indicated to the House that a scheme of an intoxicating liquor Bill has been prepared in my Department. That scheme has been the subject of detailed consultations on the policy issues between my colleagues in Government. I propose to take into account those consultations in the course of finalisation of proposals for decision by the Government.
I am also taking into account the many submissions which have been received by my Department from interest groups and individuals in response to the report on liquor licensing laws by the Sub-Committee on Justice, Equality and Women's Rights and the interim report of the Competition Authority.
The details of the decisions made will be announced in the usual way.
