asked the Minister for Justice if his attention was drawn to the statement made by a vintners' organisation that a fund would be launched which in effect is aimed at limiting the numbers of licensed premises; and if he proposes to take any steps which will ensure the continuation of free competition in the trade.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Licensed Premises.
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The proposals to which the Deputy is referring would require amending legislation, and accordingly no such proposals can be implemented without the Oireachtas first having an opportunity of discussing and passing judgment on them.