Seanad debates

Thursday, 22 May 2003

Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages.

 

We are placing a huge responsibility on fast food outlets in relation to outbreaks of disorder on or in the vicinity of such premises, as a result of which they may be closed down following the normal cautions and procedures. The premises concerned are usually quite small and, often, family owned businesses. Closure would have a severe impact on them if they had to continue paying staff. While I accept there has to be a responsibility on owners to maintain good order in their premises, the inclusion of small fast food outlets in this provision will place a huge responsibility and cost on the owners concerned if they are closed down for any period.

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