Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 4:

In page 7, line 5, after "it" to insert "unless the proprietor is to close permanently or to close for a specified period".

The strength of the Bill will be best seen in tackling those proprietors of licensed premises who do not manage their premises correctly. It will also deal very well with those who misbehave, either on a licensed premises or in the vicinity thereof. However, as expressed, I have concerns with regard to unlicensed premises, particularly smaller food premises such as local chip shops or kebab take-aways where, although alcoholic beverages are not being sold, they are subject to the terms of the Bill. Such premises are dealing with the result of what takes place at another premises, involving persons who have consumed an excessive amount of alcohol.