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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: We are over time but I will let Mr. Clancy in because I said I would.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I thank Deputy Daly. I will call Deputy Costello and then Deputy Niamh Smyth, and that will be the first round completed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: We cannot involve them here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: They are really here to listen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I will have to ask Ms Ryan to wrap up. I am conscious of time and we have one more member to get to. I am sorry to cut Ms Ryan off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I thank the Deputy. I said I would let Mr. Sharpe come back in.

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Bille freisin agus an obair atá déanta ag mo comhghleacaí, Seanadoir Malcolm Byrne. As has been said, it is regrettable that this kind of legislation is required but unfortunately it is. It is not just politicians who need to be protected, but all kinds of people, including some who are not even...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I will call Mr. McGranaghan first because he indicated first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: There is a lot of interest in this. I am going to bring in Mr. McGranaghan and then Ms Kealy and Mr. Moynihan. I will give each 30 seconds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: It is. I thank the Deputy. Before I bring in Senator Ruane for the last bit, I will just say that I particularly agree with what people have said about the night-time economy because it is not just about the Sale of Alcohol Bill. Since the Covid pandemic, it seems every sector of our economy shuts at 9 p.m. That is really regrettable because services are not there for people who work late...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: If there are no other questions or issues from Members, I will give each group a very brief opportunity to sum up any issues or raise any others they wish to raise. I will go in the same order as before. I will give MEAI a minute, if that is all right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: Fair enough. Do the Department officials want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I propose that we publish the opening statements that all of the delegations have provided to the committee on the committee's website. Is that agreed? Agreed. Go raibh maith agaibh go léir as teacht anseo. Oibríonn na cruinnithe seo toisc go bhfuil na finnéithe réidh le teacht isteach chun labhairt linn agus díospóireacht a dhéanamh linn. I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: We have a vibrant sailing scene in Ireland. As an island nation, we are lucky enough to have a number of sailing hubs around the country. Dún Laoghaire is obviously primary among these, but Cork could be included on the list. Within the sailing communities in question are vibrant para sailing communities. People who, for one reason or another, have physical disabilities are in a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Anti-Racism Measures (1 Feb 2023)

Barry Ward: I am grateful to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for coming personally to deal with this matter because it is one of tremendous importance, and we know how topical it is in light of recent demonstrations. "Demonstration" is a very soft word for what has been happening in places such as Ashtown, where there have been attacks on people from different...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Anti-Racism Measures (1 Feb 2023)

Barry Ward: I appreciate what the Minister said. I acknowledge the work his Department has done in integration and in accommodating people who have come here fleeing situations. I also recognise what he said about funds. He also said that it is not any one Department's responsibility. This is, of course, true. As I look at the students from the Loreto school in Dalkey sitting in the Public Gallery...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (31 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I thank the clerk. I propose that we go into private session to discuss a particular matter. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: We have received apologies from Deputy Patrick Costello. I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones as the signals can interfere with the recording mechanisms. We are resuming pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the sale of alcohol Bill 2022. This the second hearing we have had on the subject. The previous meeting was held last week. The purpose of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

Barry Ward: I will say at the outset that I am not a standard bearer for the alcohol industry. Like Professor Murray, I have some professional experience as a barrister seeing the effects of alcohol on people's behaviour. It can lead to violence, domestic violence, public disorder and then other crimes that are a knock-on from that. I appreciate what all the witnesses have said about the massive...