Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Mar 1998

Vol. 488 No. 7

Returns to Writs: Dublin North and Limerick East. - Licensed Premises (Opening Hours) Bill, 1998: First Stage.

Dr. Upton

I move:

That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for hours of trading for licensed premises and registered clubs and to amend for those and other purposes the Licensing Acts, 1833 to 1997, and the Registration of Clubs Acts, 1904 to 1995, and to provide for related matters.

An Leas-Cheann Comhairle

Is the Bill being opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. S. Brennan)

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Leas-Cheann Comhairle

As this is a Private Members' Bill Second Stage must, under Standing Orders be taken in Private Members' time.

Dr. Upton

I move: "That Second Stage of the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.