Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 June 2003

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

Unlike some of the other amendments we have discussed, this amendment speaks for itself. It seeks to allow a judge, when considering an application for renewal of a licence, to impose an extra condition that closed circuit television cameras be placed at or near the premises. It is a proven fact that where there is closed circuit television monitoring, it acts as a deterrent for misbehaviour or disorderly conduct. Clearly, the immediate proximity of the pub is the place where there is likely to be disorderly conduct. If a pub does not have a good record or if there is doubt about the publican or the licensee and there are general complaints from the public concerning trouble or noise in the immediate vicinity of a pub, the judge should have discretion to oblige the publican to put cameras in place. I urge the Minister to accept the amendment.

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