Written answers

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Liquor Licensing Laws

8:00 pm

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 235: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process by which an existing holder of a publican's licence renews the licence, including court appearance and notification in the local newspapers; the timeframes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11145/10]

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process by which an existing holder of a off-licence liquor licence renews the licence, including court appearance and notification in the local newspapers; the timeframes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11146/10]

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process and grounds by which an individual or group can object to the renewal of a publican's licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11147/10]

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 238: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process and grounds by which an individual or group can object to the renewal of an liquor off-licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11148/10]

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to change the liquor licensing system in the forthcoming sale of alcohol Bill to facilitate greater community involvement in decisions concerning renewal of liquor licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11149/10]

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 240: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process by which the holder of a liquor licence can apply for a special exemption order, including if a court appearance and notification in the local newspapers is required; the timeframes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11150/10]

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement the recommendation of the final report of the Commission on Liquor Licensing 2003 to enable local authorities to have a role, in consultation with local interests, regarding the grant of special exemption orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11152/10]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 235 to 241, inclusive, together.

I am not in a position as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to give advice on the law in response to Questions on specific matters. However, I can say that the law on renewal of intoxicating liquor licences and on special exemption orders is contained in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2008. In so far as the proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill is concerned, the position is that the final details will be made available by way of publication of the Bill. The Heads of the Draft General Scheme of the Bill may be consulted on my Department's website at www.justice.ie.

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions, convictions and closure orders obtained under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2002 in the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/10]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I will make arrangements, as soon as possible, to forward the Deputy's request in respect of prosecutions and convictions to the CSO for direct reply. I am not in a position to respond at this time to the Deputy's request in respect of closure orders, but will do so as soon as possible.

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