The Chairperson of the Clare Branch of the Vintners Association has broadly welcomed new proposals which would give Councils greater powers to regulate licensed premises.
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The provision in the Planning and Development Bill is aimed at keeping off-licences away from historic or tourist areas in towns and cities.
The Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says that a high number of such premises clustered together are leading to concerns over drinking in public places.
Charles O'Meara says their members are happy to work alongside off-licences, as long as they are properly regulated.
