Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance if a publican (details supplied) can also operate as an off-licence; if not, the procedure to be followed to obtain such a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37887/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that an on-licence is defined in Section 1 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1927 as being a licence, whether granted on production or without production of a certificate of the Circuit Court or the District Court, for the sale of intoxicating Liquor for consumption either on or off the premises. The licensees (details supplied) are the holders of a Publicans Licence (7 day ordinary), which is an on-licence. This means that intoxicating liquor can be sold for consumption either on or off the premises and sales are authorised at one time to any one person of any liquor in the following quantities.

(a) in the case of spirits, wine or sweets, any quantity not exceeding two gallons, or not exceeding one dozen reputed quart bottles; and

(b) in the case of beer or cider, any quantity not exceeding four and a half gallons, or not exceeding two dozen reputed quart bottles.

The question does not give information on any intention of attaching an extension, or other change of the premises. Please note that this would need to addressed through the Courts if it is proposed to change the mapped area of the licensed premises.