2288. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider legislating to allow bars, late bars and night clubs to extend their opening hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57088/26]

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: The Programme for Government commits to updating our licensing laws. The Summer Legislative Programme, published on 14 April, set out the 38 Bills that have been prioritised for publication, and 26 Bills for drafting, in the current Dáil session. Other legislative projects, including work on intoxicating liquor legislation, will be taken forward in subsequent iterations of the legislative programme, to be determined by Government in due course