Roger T. Garland
Ceist:119 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Justice if he will rule out the introduction of ID cards of any description in Ireland.
Written Answers. - ID Cards Introduction.
I have no proposals at present in relation to the introduction of ID cards on a general basis.
In the context of measures to curb under-age drinking, section 40 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1988, empowers the Minister for Justice to make regulations for the introduction of a national voluntary scheme of age cards to assist in the enforcement of the licensing laws. The question of the making of regulations is under consideration.