Equality campaigners wants reform of liquor laws to stop discrimination at pub and club doors

Allegations of discrimination on entry to pubs and nightclubs are currently sent to to the district court for resolution and campaigners says there should be 'no delay' in transferring jurisdiction for these cases to the Workplace Relations Commission.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has called for an urgent overhaul of liquor licensing laws, claiming the current laws disproportionately and significantly impact minority groups such as disabled people and Traveller communities.

The IHREC has conducted a review of Section 19 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, which sends allegations of discrimination on entry to pubs and nightclubs to the district court for resolution.