James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We have covered considerable ground, but there are a few items that may be of assistance. My first question is one I put, in a general sense, to the committee earlier. I think the Department of Justice has an adviser role to clarify any points. Much of the debate has been around the desirability of having cultural and socialising activities take place late at night, or at other hours outside of the constraints of the current licensing laws. Is it that we want people to be able to dance or go to the movies or theatre late at night, or is that we want them to be able to do those things with alcohol involved? There is a big difference. Is there any restriction on a cinema, theatre or nightclub opening whatever hours it wishes, if it is not serving alcohol?