Billy Lawless (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I refute Senator O'Reilly's suggestion that we postpone the Good Friday Bill. It has been debated for long enough. We are all aware of what it contains and there has not been a change in the law since 1927. The Bill is in line with the Government's alcohol awareness plan in the sense that, with pubs open on a Friday, it would cut out binge drinking and drinking in pubs and restaurants would be regulated as it has always been. I respect the traditional faith of this country and traders and customers would have the option of not opening or drinking. I look forward to passing the Bill's final Stages this afternoon.