Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps a club has to take to apply and get a public house licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12660/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The position is that the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor in members' clubs is governed by the statutory provisions of the Registered Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008. Such a club may apply to the District Court for a certificate of registration following the giving of due notice to the fire authority and publication of a notice concerning the club's intention to apply for such a certificate in a newspaper circulating in the locality. The Court may grant the certificate where it is satisfied that the club complies with the statutory requirements concerning membership and management of the club and where the club's facilities meet the required statutory standards. The certificate of registration allows the club to supply intoxicating liquor to club members and their guests on the club's premises during permitted hours.

I should add that the Government Legislation Programme provides for publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill later this year. It will modernise the law relating to the sale, supply and consumption of intoxicating liquor in licensed premises and registered clubs by repealing the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2011 and the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008 and replacing them with streamlined and updated provisions.