Vol. 527 No. 2
133 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the Garda is aware that a number of off-licences in Dublin 7 (details supplied) are selling alcohol to under-age persons; and the action that has been taken in this regard. [28046/00]
I am informed by Garda authorities that there are a total of four off-licences in the Cabra-Navan Road area of Dublin 7, and that no offences have been detected for any of these premises for the sale of alcohol to minors.
I understand that as part of the Garda strategy to combat such offences, high visibility policing and covert surveillance was carried out in the vicinity of these premises.
I am also informed that all such premises are visited on a regular basis, and especially on the eve of Halloween and the junior and leaving certificate results, and that staff are informed of the legal consequences of selling alcohol to minors. Operation Oíche is being adhered to by the Garda Síochána and any breaches of legislation in relation to this type of offence will be dealt with accordingly.
