Dublin

‘It impacts us all’ - Richard Shakespeare warns over late pub and club opening

New licensing laws would impact health service, An Garda Síochána, and local authority, Richard Shakespeare said

Richard Shakespeare: “I can’t ensure that there won’t be a repeat of riots or stabbings. What I can ensure is that one of my key focuses is getting the basics right.” Picture: Fergal Phillips.

The impact of extended late-night licensing laws on security, health and transport services in Dublin needs to be carefully considered before being introduced, Richard Shakespeare has said.

Shakespeare, who was appointed as chief executive at Dublin City Council, following the Dublin riots in November, was commenting on the government’s proposals to allow pubs in Ireland to open until 12.30am and nightclubs to open until 6am.

Legislation to enact the new rules has been repeatedly delayed, ...