Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
485. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance on requiring licensed premises to have an alcohol serving policy as part of the licence renewal process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23294/17]
View answerThe Department of Health has no responsibility for licensing laws. The Department of Health has not engaged with the Department for Finance in relation to the issue raised by the Deputy in his question. The Irish legislation relating to the serving of alcohol in licensed premises and the buying of alcoholic drinks in off-licences is the Intoxicating Liquor Acts and the Licensing Act. This legislation is the responsibility of the Department of Justice. The legislation amongst other issues, deals with conduct in licensed premises. I understand that national representative bodies for vintners and off-licences provide support to their members in meeting the requirements of the legislation in respect of the serving of alcohol.
