NOffLA seeks role in Structural Separation
Despite the passing of the Bill the National Off-Licence Association has continued with its politician engagements with a view to influencing the eventual timings of the MUP and the enforcement of the Structural Separation provisions.
In a recent newsletter to its members the Association stated that it understands that the Minister intends commencing MUP “in the coming weeks and we are arguing that this must be supported by a ban on below-invoice cost selling.”
The Association has already suggested to the Minister that as the representative organisation for the independent off-licence sector in Ireland, it should be involved in “the enforcement mechanics of Structural Separation as well as the drafting of instructions for Environmental Health Officers”.