Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the contents of a report (details supplied); his views on the findings and financial conclusions of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13653/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The increase in fees applicable to Special Exemption Orders provided for in the District Courts (Fees) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 202 of 2008) was the first such increase since 2004. The current court fee is €300. The report referred to by the Deputy which was commissioned by the Irish Nightclub Industry Association has been brought to my attention. While I am aware of the pressures on licensees, I am also aware that there is a need to maintain a balance in this matter having regard to the considerable costs to the State which arise from late night drinking.