John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

I seek time to debate the issue of super-pubs. The Celtic tiger has had many benefits but the development of super-pubs marks a departure from tradition and fosters our culture of drinking. Pubs were intended to be public houses, not public warehouses. It is of no benefit to society when it becomes impossible for barpersons to monitor how much drink patrons are consuming. Some public houses may even disappear for the sake of greater profitability.

I share Senator Ó Murchú's view on radio licences. County Tipperary is losing Tipperary Mid-West Radio, a strongly family orientated station catering for those who enjoy Irish music and home grown features. It will be missed.