Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I second the amendment and support what Senator Tuffy said. We raised serious concerns about the legislation on Committee Stage. Most problems associated with public disorder occur as a result of drink and there must be a great onus on owners or managers of licensed premises in this regard. We expressed concerns about how owners or managers of a fast food take-away premises could be held responsible for disorder resulting from the consumption of drink by an individual in a local pub. I would like the Minister to comment on these aspects of the legislation.