The chair of the Kerry Branch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland says there are existing laws which can lessen on-street drinking.
Speaking prior to the proposal being withdrawn, Christy Walsh said the proposal to ban the outdoor consumption of alcohol was a knee-jerk reaction to videos on social media.
He said it’s already an offence to consume alcohol bought in a closed container within 100 metres of the off-licence or pub where it was sold.
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Mr Walsh added there’s a better approach than banning on-street drinking.
