Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
77 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the number of off-licences that are currently authorised in the postal districts of Dublin 5 and 13; the number that have been licensed in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29041/08]
View answerI am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of off licences that are currently authorised in the postal districts of Dublin 5 and 13, is 31 and 10 respectively.
Details of the number of off-licences that have been issued in the Postal Districts Dublin 5 and Dublin 13 in each of the past five years is:
|
Year to 30-09-03 |
30-09-04 |
30-09-05 |
30-09-06 |
30-09-07 |
|
|
Dublin 5 |
21 |
24 |
31 |
29 |
31 |
|
Dublin 13 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
9 |
The above figures include the renewal of existing licences and the issuance of new licences.
The question of off-licences was among the issues considered by the Government Alcohol Advisory Group appointed by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Group reported to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 31 March 2008 and legislative proposals arising from the work of the Group were subsequently published. The Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 is currently before the Oireachtas.
