Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
657. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 830 of 4 February 2026 if the necessary information has been provided to him from Garda Authorities to answer this question. [16495/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer to Parliamentary Question No 830 of 4 February 2026 where you sought: “the number of inspections Gardaí within the R District of DMR Region carried out on pubs, clubs, restaurants and so on in 2025 to ensure full compliance with alcohol licensing regulations; the number of those premises that were found in breach of licensing regulations; and the frequency with which these inspections are carried out.”
A response to this Parliamentary Question issued on 26 February 2026. I have set out the response provided below.
The Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that Gardaí attached to the Community Engagement Area, Coolock Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North conduct Liquor Licensing Inspections on a regular basis. In 2025 there were 19 such inspections with no offences recorded.
Members of the public may also notify Gardaí of their concerns about licensed premises and Gardaí act on same.
In addition, Gardaí from Coolock Garda Station receive an annual list from the Licensing Office in relation to Registered Clubs and premises who have Special Restaurant Licenses, Public Dance Licenses and Music and Singing Licences, and attend the annual Licensing Court where the applications are made to ensure that they are in Order.
There is also attendance at the Licensing Court where new applications for premises seeking alcohol licences are made along with special exemptions for late night licences. In all cases there is continued engagement with the licensed premises and holders.
