Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
127. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce legislation to require alcohol licences for businesses, such as barbers, which provide alcohol to their customers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41393/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe general position is that the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor without an appropriate licence under the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2011 is an offence. And while a bona fide gift may not amount to a sale, section 62 of the Licensing Act 1872 provides that for the purpose of proving that the sale or consumption of intoxicating liquor took place, it is not necessary to show that any money was actually paid if the court is satisfied that a transaction in the nature of a sale took place. Enforcement of licensing law is a matter for An Garda Síochána and suspected cases of offences under this provision should be brought to their attention.
