Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
362 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to meet the concerns of Alcohol Action Ireland regarding the Intoxicating Liquor (Codification) Bill 2005 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15159/05]
Amharc ar fhreagra371 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15260/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 371 together.
The position is that I have recently published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill that will streamline and modernise our liquor licensing laws. This will involve repealing the Liquor Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions. As part of a consultative process, I have invited organisations and private individuals with an interest in this area to submit their views or suggestions on all or specific parts of the proposed Bill. I will take the views of Alcohol Action Ireland and those of other organisations and individuals who make submissions into account in the detailed drafting of the Bill. The deadline for the receipt of submissions is 31 May 2005.
