NEWS
July 20th 2010
The INIA today launched NightSafe, a best practice initiative for the nightclub industry, aimed at setting and improving standards of safety and responsible trading in nightclubs in Ireland. Pictured at the launch of the initiative from left to Right are Oliver Hughes of Lillies Bordello and INIA Chairman, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Dermot Ahern TD, Barry O'Sullivan Chief Executive INIA, and Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy.
For full details of NightSafe, please visit www.nightsafe.ie
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INIA supports European Night Without Accident
17th October 2009
The INIA has been working in recent months with the HSE North East, and the Road Safety Authority in further developing the European Night Without Accident in Ireland. This initiative takes place in over 200 nightclubs in 27 countries, aimed at getting your people, to make responsible decisions in relation to designated drivers, and ultimately not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In Ireland, the initiative is taking place in Carlow, Naas, Castlebar, Waterford, Letterkenny, Navan, Cavan, Carrickmacross and Dundalk. The INIA is committed to further working with the HSE and RSA, to develop this initiative in Ireland.
Individual DSP Licence Renewals start in January 2010
The first individual DSP licences will expire in January 2010. The PSA have uploaded the renewal application form along with explanatory notes on their website. They will be accepting renewal applications from mid November. They suggest that renewals should be sent in at least 6 weeks prior to the expiry date, to allow for processing.
Renewal Form & Notes
Following a fatal accident involving a Goods Lift, HSA issues article.
The recent fatal accident, August 2009, involving a goods lift in a pub/restaurant, is a reminder of the need to take adequate precautions in the use of such machinery. The Health and Safety Authority is asking empluyers to ensure that all lifts on their premises are in a safe condition, and are used safely. The HSA are also asking staff to make sure they used lifts safely and follow any instructions, training and warning signs.
Full Article may be viewed here.
July 2009 Newsletter
Our July Newsletter covers a wide range of industry issues, including licensing reform & the Sale of Alcohol Bill, robbery and crime prevention guidelines from the Gardai, recent changes in Tobacco retailing, pending changes regarding ID badges for Door Supervisors, new Noise Guidelines from the HSA, and some preliminary information on NightSafe, an INIA Best Practice initiative for the nightclub industry.
INIA launches Dr Constantin Gurdgiev's Report " Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the proposed regulation of the Nightclub Industry in Ireland".
July 14th 2009, saw the INIA launch the above report, which outlines the current licensing of nightclubs in Ireland, compares this to our european counterparts, gives an overview of the regulation reform as per the INIA, and assesses these proposals in terms of Economic and Social Impacts. The report finds that the proposals if implemented will have defined and quantifiable social benefits, will create 1,600 full time equivalent jobs, and generate an additional €95m euros per annum for the irish economy.
A copy of the Report can be found here.
February 2009 Newsletter
This months newsletter builds on all issues covered in the last newletter, and covers other issues such as Repak membership, cost of Special Exemption Orders, and gives results of our recently completed Industry Survey.
December 2008 Newsletter
Covering issues such as The Sale of Alcohol Bill, proposals for a Nightclub Permit, NERA, and the launch of a national Drugs Awareness Training Program.
Sale of Alcohol Bill
A draft of the Sale of Alcohol Bill, was due to be published in January 2009, which was subsequently pushed back to Easter time 2009, and as of April, indications from the Department of Justice are of a possible introduction before the summer recess. This Sale of Alcohol Bill will include a Nightclub Permit, which we have been seeking for almost a decade now. We must try and positively influence this Bill, to ensure that our members are happy with the terms and conditions set within the Permit.
Cost of Special Exemption Orders
As you are acutely aware, the Minister for Finance, and the Minister for Justice approved a statutory instrument, which increased the cost of a Special Exemption Order from €210 to €410 per event/night. At that time, we tried to engage with both Ministers to urge them not to impose such a significant increase, but neither were willing to engage in a meaningful, with any of the trade associations, including ourselves.
Response from Mr Dermot Ahern, T.D. ,
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 14th August 2008
Response from Mr Brian Lenihan, T.D. ,
Minister for Finance 18th July 2008
As members of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland [ DIGI , www.drinksindustry.ie ], we recently raised this issue, with both Departments again. We are awaiting a meaningful reply from the Department of Justice. Although currently unavailable, the Courts Services Annual Report, is due to show a significant reduction in the number of SEO's applied for / granted.
Response to DIGI, from Department of Justice, March 2009.
Response to DIGI, from Department of Finance, March 2009.
AGM 2008
The 2008 INIA AGM took place on October 10th 2008. Paul Allen of Paul Allen and Associates, and Jon Collins and Mark Newton of CGA Strategies, UK gave profound presentations. All of the presentations and minutes can be found in the Members Lounge.
Golf Classic 2008
The INIA Golf Classic 2008 took place in Luttrellstown Golf Resort in Castleknock on October 9th.
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Government passed Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008.
Fianna Fail successfully rushed the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 through both houses of the Oireachtas, and passed it into law effective Wednesday 30th July 2008.
Implications : The Bill effectively renders Theatre Licenses useless for the Nightclub Industry, as it curbs the trading hours of same back in line with hours of a regular publican's license. It also introduces three new requirments for venues seeking Special Exemption Orders. Adequate CCTV, licensed Security staff, and compliance with the Building Control Act 1990, where applicable. Full text of the Act is below, as are comments from Constance Cassidy.
Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 [ as passed by Dail Eireann. ]
The lead up to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 :
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Brian Lenihan, appointed a Government Alcohol Advisory Group [ GAAG ] in January 2008. This group were to examine 3 defined issues, and report to the Minister with their findings before March 31st.
INIA Submission to the Governement Alcohol Advisory Group January 2008.
The Government Alcohol Advisory Group - Members & Parameters.
The GAAG's Report to the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform.
On foot of the above Report, the new Minister, Dermot Ahern, published a Draft of the Intoxicating Liquor / Public Order Bill 2008, which he proposed to have passed, before the Dail summer recess.
INIA Inaugural Golf Charity Fundaiser
The 2007 INIA Inaugural Golf Charity Fundraiser which took place in the Palmerstown House, raised 15,000 euros for the Marie Keating Foundation. A special thanks to the organisers Alan McGuirk from Time Venue in Naas, and Shane Campbell of Swift's in Newbridge. The cheque was recently handed over by Barry O'Sullivan to Linda Keating of the Foundation. The funds will go towards the running of the three mobile information units which travel the country to raise awareness and knowledge, as well as having a registered nurse on board. Further information on www.mariekeating.ie
