Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2006
139 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if fines for restaurants which sell alcohol without a licence are outdated and ineffective; his plans to update the law in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7573/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government legislative programme published on 25 January last makes provision for publication of a Sale of Alcohol Bill in 2006 which will update and streamline the law relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol. The Bill will repeal the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004, as well as the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2004, and replace them with provisions more suited to modern conditions. It will also provide for increased penalties for the offence of selling intoxicating liquor without a licence or doing so at any place which is not licensed.
