Section 19 provides for the transfer of jurisdiction in equality cases to the District Court and it contains adequate safeguards for those who would otherwise bring such cases to the equality tribunal. Every District Court decision in such cases shall be in writing and the court must give a reason for the decision made in providing for the right of appeal from the District Court to the Circuit Court. Section 19 is the essence of practical good sense and removes an anomaly which has given rise to some unusual decisions in recent times. I commend the Minister for restoring common sense to both the licensing and equality laws in this regard.