Debate contribution: Alcohol: Public Consumption

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 13 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 13 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Alcohol: Public Consumption
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5175526

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I also express solidarity with the Minister. Parts of Derry city centre at times now resemble the Wild West, with groups of vulnerable individuals drinking and engaging in antisocial behaviour. It is not only putting them at risk; it is impacting negatively on locals, tourists and the local economy. Police have lamented the lack of legislation that would permit them to confiscate alcohol from adults and believe that that would be a game changer in tackling the issue. Will the Minister update us on the work that she and her Department are doing with others to close that legislative loophole?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2507/22-27.

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