Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

He gave a very good account of what it was like for a GP in a small town where a disco was held and that is something that will always remain with me.

The Minister made a very good point regarding the woman from Connemara who spoke about her daughter's death which was brought about because she was served alcohol. That is the reality of what is happening. We have to examine the overall situation. I am very much in favour of the family pub in particular. I could not understand why discos got an extension of one hour to closing times when pubs got an extra hour. I am sure the Minister will address the matter in the codification of the law which he intends introducing. Unfortunately, in a way, the pub still has to be used for music and dancing lessons. The Minister has laid down the manner in which it should be used. Parents have an important role, as other Members have said. I hope that when the Minister introduces the law on codification, some of these other issues will be clarified.