Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.
I am confused about the provision regarding the presence of 15 to 17 year olds in pubs. What will happen in a nightclub context in that regard? Senator Jim Walsh said drinking-up time is for doing just that and that dancing is dangerous at that stage of the night. However, as a mother of four children, I would rather my children danced during drinking-up time rather than stand knocking back as much drink as possible. Perhaps it is a female thing, but people are better off dancing. Women are softer and can encourage the men away from the bar. In any case, dancing is far more enjoyable than drinking.
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