Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2003

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

I would also like to see a slightly more relaxed attitude to children. I understand what we are trying to do, but within the Minister's proposal there is the germ of a possibility of making parts of a premises family friendly. I am glad to see the Minister has defined the "bar" and the place where alcohol is openly on sale. The more he can do to ensure that children can come to the pub to be with their parents in the evening, particularly in country areas and holiday towns, the better. Publicans should be encouraged to provide pool rooms away from the point of sale.

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