Mr. Sunil Sharpe:

Earlier, we suggested that the theatre licence be reintroduced as well. Over the years, there has been a great deal of collaboration between the late night scene and theatres. At one point, they were both operating on the same licence. In 2008, former Minister, Dermot Ahern, imposed further restrictions on the use of theatre licences such that they are now only operable up to 1 a.m., which does not serve the needs of late night venues. I believe a small modification would bring it back to where it was. As a short-term fix, consideration could be given to that, perhaps under a new name, and with a wider ability to change for different type of venues.