NEW BOOZE LAWS A 'LICENCE TO KILL'

Dail panel warned of alcohol reform risks. Professor says binge drinking deaths will rise

- BY FERGHAL BLANEY Political Editor

• 12.30 That's time every local pub can stay open to every night if it wants
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• 6am Proposed hour when nightclubs can remain open in new legislation

DRINK awareness campaigners have warned people will die” if new relaxed licensing laws are passed by the Government.

Ministers have already given the green light to Justice Minister Helen McEntee to press ahead with reforms that could see 6am opening and the end of a cap on licence numbers.