Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
462. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of inspections carried out by gardaí within the Tipperary division on pubs, clubs, nightclubs and so on to ensure full compliance with alcohol licensing legislation in 2021 and to-date in 2022; the percentage of premises that were in breach of the legislation; and the frequency with which inspections are carried out. [60397/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including liquor licensing inspections. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that in 2021 there were 1,774 inspections of licensed premises carried out in Tipperary Division, as reported by the Divisional Officer. Of these 1,774 inspections, four premises were found to be in breach of the legislation which amounts to a 0.22% detection rate.
I am further informed that in 2022, to date, there were 1,112 inspections of licensed premises carried out in Tipperary Division. Of these 1,112 inspections, six premises were found to be in breach of the legislation which amounts to a 0.53% detection rate.
I am advised that inspections are generally carried out on a daily basis in Tipperary Division and are completed on a District basis.
