Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he intends to publish the new liquor codification legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23456/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The position is that a consultation process on my proposals for a Bill to streamline and modernise the liquor licensing laws by repealing the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions has recently concluded. I will take account of the views of organisations and individuals who responded to my request for submissions in the context of the drafting of the Bill. The Bill will be published following Government approval in due course. In view of its size, it is not possible at this stage to indicate exactly when it will be ready for publication.