asked the Minister for Justice the number of special restaurant licences granted under the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1988 (Part II); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
31.
Written Answers. - Special Restaurant Licences.
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asked the Minister for Justice the number of special restaurant licences which have been issued under the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1988, since the Act came into force; if his Department have received representations regarding difficulties encountered by applicants for the licences; if he has satisfied himself that the procedures are working effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 31 together.
The Revenue Commissioners, who are responsible for the granting of special restaurant licences under section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1988, inform me that 21 licences have so far been granted.
My Department have received no representations about any difficulties encountered by applicants for special restaurant licences although a few restaurant owners have expressed concern at some of the standards and conditions that have to be met before a licence can be obtained. I am not aware of any procedural problems associated with such applications for licences and I am satisfied that those procedures that are the responsibility of my Department are working effectively.