Licensing laws in a dangerous mess

Political Reporter Mary Dundon reports on fears that a legal muddle could lead to a repeat of the 1981 Stardust nightclub disaster.

Licensing laws in a dangerous mess
Mon, 10 May, 2004 - 01:00

GORDON Holmes has opened a Pandora's box on nightclub safety that two Government departments had hoped would stay firmly closed.

The Liquor Licensing Commission chairman has warned that another Stardust disaster could happen because no one is controlling the massive overcrowding in nightclubs.

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CourtsPlace: DublinPerson: Mary DundonPerson: Gordon HolmesPerson: HolmesPerson: Justice MinisterPerson: Michael McDowellPerson: Michael FitzsimonsPerson: FitzsimonsPerson: Environment MinisterPerson: Martin CullenPerson: CullenEvent: 1981 Stardust nightclub disasterEvent: Stardust disasterEvent: Stardust Club fireOrganisation: Liquor Licensing CommissionOrganisation: Departments of the Environment and JusticeOrganisation: Chief Fire Officers AssociationOrganisation: Department of JusticeOrganisation: Department of the EnvironmentOrganisation: Environment Department
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