Alcohol vendors urged to check IDs

A planned operation into the availability of alcohol to minors discovered a number of retailers did not request ID from potential purchasers.

As a result, the superintendent of the Garda District covering Listowel and north Kerry has urged intoxicating liquor licence holders, in the region, to be “more vigilant” when it comes to the sale of alcohol.

In a garda ‘sting’ operation conducted in recent weeks, in association with a community action group, it emerged several of the premises targeted did not seek ID and did sell drink to minors.