The Competition Authority recommends:

The repeal of the prohibition on the granting of new licences.

The repeal of the prohibition on the granting of new licences.

The repeal of provisions protecting existing establishments from market entry by others.

The repeal of provisions granting existing establishments the right to object to market entry based on the effect of such entry on competitors.

The retention only of those restrictions on entry which relate to qualitative criteria directly relevant to the social dimension of the sale of alcohol, such as the suitability of the applicant, the premises, and compliance with fire, safety and planning regulations

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