Debate contribution: Liquor Licensing
Debate contribution by Mr Gordon Lyons on .
- MLA
- Mr Gordon Lyons
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 29 September 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Liquor Licensing
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5761327
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It is important to note that I did not, at any stage, commit to bringing forward legislation in my response to the report. However, I have continued to progress a number of commitments, including a public consultation to explore how the liquor licensing regime can better support innovation and market diversity. That consultation concluded on 23 June and is currently being analysed by officials, with plans to publish the response early next year. A statutory review of the legislative provisions that relate to local producers' licences is also being progressed; it was launched on 15 September and will close on 9 November. Furthermore, on 1 January 2026, my Department approved an industry code of practice that will strengthen existing provisions associated with the recommendation on mandatory training for licence holders and staff on responsible service, protecting vulnerable groups and alcohol harm.
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