Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Many of my questions have already been addressed. The ICAAN's recommendations seem to suggest it is ad idemwith something I have been hearing from many publicans about retaining the extinguishment requirement. In her opening statement, Ms Lawless suggested there is agreement from her colleagues in the Institute of Public Health in Ireland and Alcohol Action Ireland on that point. She recommended the retention of the current closing hours. Perhaps Ms Lawless could expand on that point and her motivation for that approach.

Some of the recommendations have been interesting. That is particularly true of the recommendation from the Institute of Public Health for a health impact assessment prior to the Bill's presentation to the Oireachtas.

I also have a question for the representatives of Mandate. Mr. Light mentioned the 50,000 workers and suggested a premium rate of pay after a certain time. How many, if any, bar workers in the State are getting a premium rate after a certain time at the moment? I am only looking for a rough estimate, if Mr. Light has one.