Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
516. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice when the law changed to allow licensed publicans to serve beer and tobacco outside (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31101/20]
View answerThere have been no recent amendments to the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2018, which govern the licensing of premises for the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor.
Rules of the Circuit Court 2001 provide that when applying for a liquor licence, the applicant shall produce a map or plan upon which the premises the subject matter of the application are outlined in red with the area to be licensed clearly delineated. The area within this red line is the licensed area; upon which the sale of alcohol is permitted to take place. Therefore, outside seating areas can be included within the licensed premises.
