Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 5, line 34, after "for" to insert "serious".

I will not speak too long on the amendment. I tabled this amendment because Senators Terry, Burke and I raised concerns about the legislation on Committee Stage. Even though it is worthwhile legislation, it will have fairly serious consequences for food premises, in particular, where alcohol is not served. These premises could get caught up in a situation where they would be subject to a closure order. I am aware that there have been incidents outside take-aways, for example, which must be dealt with. The reason behind this and the following amendment is to temper the circumstances whereby a closure order would be made.