Senators fighting to end Good Friday alcohol ban

Senators are fighting to end the “outdated” law that bans pubs from serving alcohol on Good Friday.

Independent senator Billy Lawless has introduced a bill in the Seanad to allow bars sell alcohol on Good Friday.

It comes as publicans launched the #AboutTime campaign to put pressure on the Government to amend licensing laws to allow all licensed premises trade normally on Good Friday, which is on April 14.