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Liquor Licensing Laws

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2010

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Questions (182, 183)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

194 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he is taking to address the problems caused by home deliveries of alcohol, in view of the difficulties in enforcing the law on the sale of alcohol to minors in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22136/10]

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Written answers

Section 31 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as amended) created a number of offences in respect of delivering alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years. Under section 31(2) it is an offence for a license holder to sell or deliver, or permit any other person to sell or deliver, intoxicating liquor for consumption by a person under the age of 18 years in any place except with the explicit consent of the person's parent or guardian in a private residence in which he or she is present either as of right or with permission.

Any complaints relating to the sale or delivery of alcohol to persons under 18 years received by An Garda Síochána are the subject of investigation and offenders dealt with in accordance with the law. I am considering the need for any additional statutory provisions to prohibit third parties from purchasing and then delivering intoxicating liquor in the context of forthcoming Sale of Alcohol Bill.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

195 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number, duration and location of each closure made in respect of the sale of alcohol to minors on each of the past five years; and his views on the adequacy of the law in this regard. [22137/10]

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I am informed by the Garda authorities that since 2005 and up to 23 May, 2010, 101 temporary closure orders have been issued under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts for offences relating to the sale and supply of alcohol to, and consumption by, persons under 18 years of age. I am further informed that it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy regarding the duration and location of each closure, without a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources.

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