Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I can see Deputy Wallace's practical experience in these matters is coming into play. I thank him for that as what he described is exactly what is happening. The practice seems to be particularly prevalent in the south and south east. I am prepared to consider a permit system and take on board some of the suggestions made by the Deputy, such as an obligation to produce RSI numbers and so on. The Garda is leading a forum on the subject and I hope it will not be long before a report is given to me; I hope it will be weeks rather than months. We can then get on with making the necessary changes to legislation and licensing permits in order to tackle this growing problem.

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