Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2003

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

I grew up in a public house and I probably kept within the bounds of the law. I am only too well aware of a number of the issues the Minister raised. To echo a point made by Senator Ulick Burke, enormous responsibility is put on the licensee, which is proper, but that licensee is then entitled to be assured of the support of the Garda. Some of the cases which arise will be very difficult for licensees to deal with. Given the ubiquity of hand-held video, I wonder if it is possible to encourage pubs to install closed circuit television and to use the evidence from it.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.