Vol. 536 No. 3
226 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of licensed premises which have been successfully prosecuted to date for the sale of alcohol to minors under the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 2000, and the period of closure imposed in each case. [14312/01]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that 58 prosecutions have been taken under the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 2000, since it came into effect. Of the 58 prosecutions, 22 resulted in convictions, 30 are pending and six were dismissed.
I am further informed that 15 closure orders have been made, one of which is being appealed. The periods of closure imposed are as follows: two for one day; four for three days; three for five days; four for seven days; two for 14 days.
