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Dáil Bar and alcohol sales

Summary

Senator Leyden clarifies that he is not a publican, while the Leader and Senator Leyden continue discussing the need to address below-cost alcohol selling.

I wish to make a correction. I am not a publican; I am a Senator. A publican is the holder of a licence and let us be clear that I do not hold a publican's licence.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader to continue, without interruption, please.

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Senator Terry Leyden received very good publicity for owning the Dáil Bar, which I believe is the name of the pub. I am giving him more publicity.

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I hope the Leader will be able to visit it during the Christmas season.

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The below cost selling of alcohol is a very important issue and we should have the Minister come to the House to discuss it. I believe there is a case in the European Union as it affects the position in Scotland that is holding up legislation in this area. It is an issue that will have to be addressed.

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It does not involve looking for a prohibition.

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