Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2003

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

When the Minister was before the House last month, he commended Senator Quinn for putting responsibility back on individuals. I am glad this Bill provides for the onus to be returned to the individual. Someone who is under the influence of alcohol and is asked to leave one pub should not seek to gain entry to another and, if they do so, it is an offence. I congratulate the Minister on this provision which puts the ball back in the individual's court. If I remember correctly, an Opposition Senator said that the Minister was putting too much onus on fast food outlet owners and pub licensees. However, he is now sharing this responsibility, for which I congratulate him.

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