Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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509. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to update the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003. [23098/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Under the Sale of Alcohol Bill, which is currently being drafted, An Garda Siochána will be able to apply to the District Court for a temporary closure order where a licensed premises has failed to comply with a direction to preserve order on their premises. An Garda Siochána will also have the power to enter and inspect licensed premises without warrant. In addition, An Garda Siochána will have the power to issue compliance warnings to licensees.

The Department continues to engage with AGS regarding provisions in the Bill.

In addition, in line with a Programme for Government commitment, Minister of State James Browne established and chairs an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues with a focus on developing measures which will counteract the negative impact of Anti-Social Behaviour on community morale and quality of life, including examining the powers available to An Garda Síochána under the various Public Order Acts.