Irish Examiner view: Change in closing times welcome

Licencing laws

Modernising outdated legislation alone  represents a significant step forward.

The State’s licensing laws have been a topic of discussion for decades, even if not all of those discussions have been conducted with a straight face.

If Myles na gCopaleen were still with us, he might shake his head at the prospect of alcohol being legally available until 5am, having spoofed that possibility thoroughly in his own time.