Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2010
186 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the selling to under age persons of alcohol products; if he will provide the enforcing agency in this case; the persons that would have to give evidence in court and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40901/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 31 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as amended, contains provisions which prohibit a licensee from selling, or permitting any person from selling, intoxicating liquor to persons under the age of 18 years. The penalties applicable on conviction for offences under this section have been updated most recently in sections 13 and 17 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008.The enforcement of the law in this area is a matter for the Garda Síochána.
187 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding home deliveries of alcohol products; if home deliveries are in accordance with legislation; if the products should be paid for on a licensed premises; if paying over the phone or e-mail by bank card is in order; if advertising the fact that you have a delivery service with or without specifying the delivery charge is in order; and if delivering to a location (details supplied) other than a dwelling is in order. [40902/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraProvisions relating to the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor are set out in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2010. The Acts deal specifically with the delivery of intoxicating liquor to persons under the age of 18 years. Under section 31(2) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as amended), it is an offence for a license holder to sell or deliver, or permit any other person to sell or deliver, intoxicating liquor for consumption by a person under the age of 18 years in any place except with the explicit consent of the person's parent or guardian in a private residence in which he or she is present either as of right or with permission. I am considering the need for any additional provisions in relation to deliveries in the context of the forthcoming Sale of Alcohol Bill.
