Seanad debates

Tuesday, 20 May 2003

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage.

 

It would leave a major deficiency if the Bill were to exclude food outlets, because there has been widespread experience of disorder at such outlets. The reason these outlets are there is to make money, and if they exist simply to provide sustenance for drunken revellers after the pubs close, one must ask if such business is appropriate, if it is giving rise to disorder and to assaults. These food outlets must be covered in the legislation, which will place major responsibilities on their owners or operators.

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