17/05/2004
Licensing proposals for arenas laid at Westminster
New legislation that will allow indoor arenas to apply for a licence to sell alcohol has been laid at Westminster.
Social Development Minister, John Spellar said the proposed Order would enable large indoor arenas such as the Odyssey Arena to apply for such a licence.
At present the Odyssey Arena relies on the discretion of the court to grant occasional licences permitting alcohol to be sold at events.
Subject to Parliamentary approval, it is expected that the Order could become law later this year.
The legislation regulating the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor in Northern Ireland is contained in the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.
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Social Development Minister, John Spellar said the proposed Order would enable large indoor arenas such as the Odyssey Arena to apply for such a licence.
At present the Odyssey Arena relies on the discretion of the court to grant occasional licences permitting alcohol to be sold at events.
Subject to Parliamentary approval, it is expected that the Order could become law later this year.
The legislation regulating the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor in Northern Ireland is contained in the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.
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Liquor licensing extension to include Odyssey Arena
Indoor arenas such as the Odyssey Arena will be able to apply for a licence to sell alcohol under changes to be introduced to licensing legislation. At present the Odyssey Arena relies on the discretion of the court to grant occasional licences permitting alcohol to be sold at events such as music concerts.
19 July 2007
Windsor Park dispute continues
Linfield Football Club (LFC) are seeking legal advice following recent concerns shown by the Irish Football Association (IFA) over the safety and condition of Windsor Park, home to both Linfield and Northern Ireland. A statement was released this week by LFC in response to a letter from the IFA that purported to terminate their existing contract.
Windsor Park dispute continues
Linfield Football Club (LFC) are seeking legal advice following recent concerns shown by the Irish Football Association (IFA) over the safety and condition of Windsor Park, home to both Linfield and Northern Ireland. A statement was released this week by LFC in response to a letter from the IFA that purported to terminate their existing contract.
04 August 2004
MLA hits out at US envoy marching comments
An Ulster Unionist MLA has hit out at alleged comments made by US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Mitchell Reiss concerning Loyal Order parades in Northern Ireland.
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13 February 2004
Consultation period on alcohol legislation extended
The consultation period on draft legislation that will allow indoor arenas such as the Odyssey to apply for a licence to sell alcohol has been extended by Social Development Minister, John Spellar.
Consultation period on alcohol legislation extended
The consultation period on draft legislation that will allow indoor arenas such as the Odyssey to apply for a licence to sell alcohol has been extended by Social Development Minister, John Spellar.
13 July 2021
Crowds Gather For Annual Twelfth Parades
A more localised version of the Twelfth has seen over 100 parades take place across Northern Ireland. The Orange Order parades were limited to 500 people due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This follows on from last year's cancelled celebrations, when people were encouraged to mark the event in their homes and gardens.
Crowds Gather For Annual Twelfth Parades
A more localised version of the Twelfth has seen over 100 parades take place across Northern Ireland. The Orange Order parades were limited to 500 people due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This follows on from last year's cancelled celebrations, when people were encouraged to mark the event in their homes and gardens.
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