New licences in developing Dublin areas

Summary

McMahon raised the difficulty of obtaining a licence for new premises within a mile of an existing licensed premises in a fast-developing Dublin area. The Chair curtailed further detail, and the Minister said he needed notice.

Lawrence McMahon Mr. McMahon Fine Gael

Is the Minister aware of the difficulties experienced in County Dublin because of an anomaly in the law? It is impossible to get a new licence for a premises in a fast developing area——

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

We cannot go into detail on this.

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

I would like to help the Deputy but I would need notice of that question.

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Lawrence McMahon Mr. McMahon Fine Gael

I will give the necessary information if the Ceann Comhairle lets me. It is impossible to get a licence for a new premises within a mile of a licensed premises.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am calling Question No. 15.

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