Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 975: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to reform the liquor licensing legislation; when he intends to publish such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25125/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Earlier this year, I published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill which will streamline and modernise the liquor licensing laws. The Bill will repeal the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004, as well as the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2004, and replace them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions.

When publishing the proposals, I invited organisations and individuals with an interest in this area to submit their views or suggestions on all, or specific parts, of the proposed Bill. I will take account of the views of those who made submissions in the context of the drafting of the Bill. It is intended to publish the Bill as early as possible in 2006, following Government approval.