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Minister Mrs Helen McEntee to further extend legislation for pub and restaurant outdoor seating areas.
- Proposed to extend Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 until 30th November 2022.
- Provides certainty for licenced premises serving alcohol in outdoor seating areas as summer season approaches.
Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee has moved to further extend the operation of outdoor seating areas, as licensed premises look ahead, to the busy summer months.
The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 was first introduced in July 2021, bringing about changes to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol in relevant outdoor seating areas.
Minister McEntee stated: “Government has today approved my proposal to seek an extension to this legislation for a further six months until 30th November 2022. I will bring the necessary Motions before the Houses of the Oireachtas at the earliest opportunity in advance of 31st May.
The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 gave much needed certainty to licenced premises during the pandemic, allowing publicans and restaurant owners across the country serving alcohol in relevant outdoor seating areas to operate lawfully.
Alcohol may be sold in the applicable areas until 11pm, which is considered reasonable and proportionate as a nationwide approach for private land outdoor seating areas.
While most of the Covid-19 restrictions have now lifted, I am very aware of how hard our pubs, restaurants and nightclubs have been hit by the restrictions of the past two years.
Many of these businesses are still struggling and it’s important that we give them the assistance they need to thrive as the busy summer season approaches. The extension of this legislation is a key support in that regard.”
The legislation applies where those outdoor seating areas have been permitted by the relevant local authority on public land, such as a path, or where they are on private land abutting the licensed premises, such as an abutting yard, as provided for in the Act.
Minister McEntee added that the forthcoming legislation on licensing laws – the Sale of Alcohol Bill – will help to further support and revitalise the hospitality industry and Night-Time Economy.
The Minister said: “I am committed to enacting alcohol licensing laws that reflect the changing expectations and lifestyles of 21st century Ireland. A modernised licensing system will play an important role in revitalising existing Night-Time Economy businesses.
To this end, my Department is currently working on the drafting of the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill. This is advancing well, and it is my intention to progress this legislation in the months ahead with a view to enacting it this year”.
The Food Safety Authority Of Ireland (FSAI) and Dunnes Stores have issued an urgent allergy alert over undeclared barley in a batch of meat.
The affected product refers to Smoky BBQ Irish Pork Ribs pack size 500g.
Product Identification: Use by: 13.05.22; Approval number: IE 538 EC.
The FSAI have stated, “The incorrect back label was applied to the implicated batch of Dunnes Stores Smoky BBQ Irish Pork Ribs. The product contains barley which is not mentioned on the label. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of cereals containing gluten (barley).”
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have welcomed the outcome of a District Court prosecution yesterday, taken against Mr Domenico Venditti, the former operator of the Domenico Take-Away, in Newcastle village, Co. Tipperary.
The District Court prosecution in Clonmel arose from four separate breaches of a Closure Order and other offences observed at the premises. The Closure Order was served on September 8th 2021 in relation to non-compliance with food legislation, with Mr Venditti pleading guilty to a total of nine charges brought by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. These included:-
- Inadequate procedures to control pests.
- Failure to keep the premises clean.
- Failure to protect food against contamination.
- Holding foods at unsafe temperatures.
- Lack of adequate hand washing facilities.
- No evidence of regular hand washing.
- Failure to keep the premises clean on September 8th, 2021 in breach of the EC (Hygiene of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2006.
- Failure to comply with a Closure Order on September 17th, 2021.
- Failure to comply with a Closure Order on September 10th, 2021.
The Court found that the premises was run in an unhygienic way and expressed significant concern that Mr Venditti continued to trade in breach of the Closure Order, showing blatant disregard for the function of the FSAI.
The Court imposed the following penalties:-
Failure to keep the premises clean – Imprisonment for a term of three months.
Failure to comply with a Closure Order (17th September 2021) – Imprisonment for a further term of three months to run consecutively with the sentence imposed above.
Failure to comply with a Closure Order (10th September 2021) – Fine of €500 to be paid within 12 months.
Mr Venditti was also ordered to pay €2,500 towards the FSAI’s court costs.
Speaking following court proceedings, Dr Pamela Byrne (Chief Executive, FSAI) stated: “The ruling today sends a strong message to food businesses that non-compliance with food safety legislation will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Consumers have a right to safe food and today’s ruling has a positive outcome for consumers in Ireland”.
Lest thou forget, Holycross Village Market is up, running and fully open for business tomorrow, Saturday April 30th from from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
This week they boast a full house of some 30 vendors, both old favourites and new enterprising individuals.
A special welcome for Steve (New York) with his Wood Fired Pizza, who will be present, and is sure to get a big ‘Village Market welcome’ from both consumers and venders alike.
Come along and browse the lovely art and crafts stalls and take home some of their organic local fresh produce; including fruit, vegetables, meats and artisan bakes, to savour during this coming week.
Unable to make it tomorrow; not to worry this market will run, bi weekly, until December 10th, 2020 next with lots of interesting events and surprises coming along the way.
The market welcomes new traders throughout the year, while continuing to anchor a core group of valued old friends.
Note: As part of Holycross Village Market’s new initiative to network with local businesses, they are delighted to have Holycross Ballycahill GAA on board this week. Observe the poster above which will see raffled, at the market tomorrow (Saturday, April 30th), a Gym Membership for the John Doyle Centre Gym, Holycross, Co. Tipperary.
Baxters Food Group Ltd. is recalling the above batch of Fray Bentos “Just Chicken” Pie, due to the possible presence of small pieces of plastic.
Point-of-sale recall notices are required to be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch by the company.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom.
Batch Code: L079T (with time code between 06:00 – 08:22); registering best before date: 09/2023.
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