Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
- To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any plans to extend existing test-purchase powers under section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 to include situations where alcohol has been purchased online and delivered to a home address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65808/25]
Jim O’Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
Section 37C of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as inserted by section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, provides for test purchasing powers for An Garda Síochána relating to licensed premises.
The Programme for Government commits to updating our licensing laws, and in line with this commitment, consideration will be given to legislation in respect of the sale of alcohol, including the question of purchasing powers as regards the remote sale of alcohol, subject to legal advice and analysis of the issue.
