Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 April 2003
Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements. - Regulatory Reform: Motion.
On superpubs, I note that the recently published report on the drinks trade recommends that limitations be placed on the size and location of pubs. The report recommends that the owner should manage pubs and that new publicans cannot own more than one premises, specifically to reduce the power of the chains. The report, backed by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, calls for the replacement of superpubs by small owner-run premises which will be designed to serve the needs of local communities. Why are pubs' licences being treated in this way while pharmacy licences are being thrown to the wolves?
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