Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.
We have got to be sensible and logical in the way we apply legislation. I disagree that persons caught under the equality legislation should be able to object to the renewal of a licence. The equality legislation should be dealt with on its own merits and have its own penalties. That should not be one of them. The Bill is a fine example of the Minister's determination to confront issues of public concern, and the House should commend him because we have encouraged him in the past to do that. I welcome the introduction of the Bill.
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