Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

It is for social and cultural reasons. There are advocates who state that pubs should be open on Good Friday and Christmas Day, but I am of the view that this would not be a good idea. As well as thinking of the industry, we must consider those who work within it. The people in question are entitled not to be pressured to work on Good Friday or Christmas Day and we want it written in law that both will be counted as days off. That is how we do it.