Organisation: Liquor Licensing Commission

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Alcohol report - Time to act on problem drinking

THE most alarming part of the Health Research Board’s report on treated problem alcohol use is the word “treated”.

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Vintners condemn McDowell’s cafe bar plan

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Fears off-licence home deliveries will fuel underage drinking

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Licensing laws in a dangerous mess

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Nightclub fears – Safety rules must be enforced

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Nightclub overcrowding warning

Measures look at curbing Ireland’s culture of binge-drinking

THERE is no coherent Government policy on drink here and this is the biggest obstacle to tackling underage and binge drinking, says Liquor Licensing Commission chairman Gordon Holmes.

Mon, 10 May, 2004

Liquor bill 'legally impossible to enforce'

PROPOSALS contained in the Intoxicating Liquor Bill are nonsensical and legally impossible to enforce, a leading criminal law expert has said.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2003

Discrimination cases moved to courts

THE decision by Justice Minister Michael McDowell to transfer certain discrimination cases from the Equality Tribunal to the district courts was branded a retrograde step yesterday by the Equality Authority.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Equality laws prevent publicans from ejecting children, claims VFI

CHILDREN are running riot in pubs because publicans cannot ask them to leave, the Vintners Federation of Ireland said yesterday.

Tue, 13 May, 2003

Urgent need to reform drink laws

THE compelling reasoning behind the report of the Liquor Licensing Commission shows beyond doubt that Ireland’s outdated drink laws are in need of radical reform.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2003

Publicans warn proposals may be too restrictive

Plans to introduce small owner-run pubs in a bid to stamp out binge-drinking may be too restrictive, publicans warned today.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2003

Call for night court promises to be fulfilled

THE Government was called on yesterday to fulfil promises made last summer to set up special night courts to deal with spiralling alcohol-fuelled crime.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003

Street violence - State must tackle drink abuse crisis

THE explosion of unprovoked violence on the streets of Ireland’s cities and towns has spawned a plethora of sociological theories about this ugly side of Irish life. But at the end of the day, it comes down to one thing: drink.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

Alcohol abuse is bringing Ireland to its knees

EVERY day, alcohol’s burden on society gets heavier and heavier.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

Equality groups unite to oppose planned reforms

A number of equality groups have formed an alliance to oppose the Government's plans to water down the Equal Status Act.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2003

O'Dea predicts change in pub legislation within 18 months

Minister of State, Willie O'Dea, is predicting that changes in the legislation governing pubs and other licensed premises will be in effect within the next year and a half.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2003

Report to hit equality claims of Travellers

TRAVELLERS will find it harder to take claims against publicans who refuse them service under new procedures to be put to government today.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2002

Publicans refuse to lift ban on Travellers

Carl O’Brien, Political Correspondent

Thu, 15 Aug, 2002

Publicans promise no ban on Travellers

PUBLICANS have promised there will be no nationwide blanket ban on serving Travellers following peace talks aimed at resolving the dispute.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2002

Drinkers ‘paying dearly for outdated licensing law’

Ireland’s pub-goers are bearing the financial brunt of antiquated licensing laws, it was reported today.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2001

Govt kickstarts bid to deregulate drinks trade

The Minister for Justice is pressing ahead with plans to deregulate the drinks trade.

Wed, 30 May, 2001