Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

There is no question that the premises we are referring to are and can be the focus of serious disorder. We either decide to do something about it or not. The reason the owners of certain premises are in business is certainly not just to give a service to revellers after hours but to make a profit. If by virtue of his profit-making enterprise, his premises is giving rise to disorder, then there is an onus on an owner. This Bill will impose a penalty on the owner if he does not carry on his business properly and it extends to the vicinity of his premises.