PQ 365
365. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether it is intended to continue the practice of licensing public roads, footpaths and public spaces for use by outdoor commercial premises, particularly in circumstances where the licensed areas are remote or freestanding and are separated from the licensed premises by a public footpath or other public space; the legal basis in such cases for granting such licences; the policy intention regarding their long-term or permanent use; the arrangements proposed to address responsibility, liability and insurance for these non-contiguous areas that remain in public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68548/25]
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365. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether it is intended to continue the practice of licensing public roads, footpaths and public spaces for use by outdoor commercial premises, particularly in circumstances where the licensed areas are remote or freestanding and are separated from the licensed premises by a public footpath or other public space; the legal basis in such cases for granting such licences; the policy intention regarding their long-term or permanent use; the arrangements proposed to address responsibility, liability and insurance for these non-contiguous areas that remain in public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68548/25]
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