My name is John Adams,
I am a candidate for Cork North Central,
I agree with your letter you sent to me which I received today, in fact I believe off licences could be open 24 hours a day if they wish.
I have attached a copy of my policy document.
You will see in policy number 21 the stance I will take on this issue.
21 Drink laws would be relaxed with pubs and off licences able to choose their opening hours. Why should responsible people suffer for the sins of the idiots in society? It makes no sense to have all people leaving pubs at the same time. We have lived in a Nanny state for too long.I wish you well on your campaign, and hope to get the support of your members.
If I could put up banners in windows off licences in Cork over the next week that would be of great help.
Best wishes from John Adams
I am a candidate in the election 2011 because I have lost respect for the majority of politicians, and I don’t trust most of them.
If politicians were qualified to do their jobs, this would be a better country.
The world is dangerously close to tipping point where the multi nationals are in complete control.
1 Nationalize the gas fields in Mayo, and invite the government of Norway to run them as a partner. The value of this national resource is a lot more than our debts to the I.M.F.
2 Reverse the deal Bertie Ahern made with the Catholic Church for taxpayers to pay all of the churches bills after the abuse claims.
3 People who have power should be accountable, with severe penalties for anyone abusing their position. There has to be a system where corruption is impossible.
4 There has to be constant consultation with the people, there should be representatives from every sector in society in committees that advise the government on policy.
Artists should advise on Arts policy, Doctors advise on health policy, business people on economic policy, etc., etc.
5 Give priority to small business, and home grown sustainable business.
6 The way to make Irelands economy strong and sustainable is for Irish people to manufacture and purchase Irish produce.
7 There would be a famine if we couldn't import food tomorrow. The farmers are being paid not to grow. This is the most fertile land in the world and we grow so little food, or trees. We must make jobs and the economy sustainable, and self -sufficient.
We must be able to feed ourselves. Its not good practice just producing meat and dairy products, we could be producing so much more, in economics usually the more you produce the more money you make.
9 We shall reforest Ireland, making forestry an important industry for the future, investing in all of the spin off industries that use timber. This sector is also good for tourism, fisheries, and the environment. The natural resources we have in Ireland are perfect for developing so many industries, and natural sustainable environmentally friendly energy.
10 Tourism is one of our main potential industries making towns in Ireland more beautiful, opening up the countryside to walkers planting forests, making our prices affordable, will all help to make Ireland a more desirable place to visit. .
11 We have to reward business and people who contribute to the improvement of our country. Business’s that promote Ireland internationally would get assistance from the state. It is through NAMA that we will force the banks to favor small Irish business.
The bureaucratic incompetence has to stop.
12 Tax incentives for doing up old property, and laws to force people to keep their property in good condition. Rates for local business should be affordable. Business that encourage and promote Irish goods should get grants and cheaper rates. Out of town shopping centers have destroyed town centers, and damaged the social fabric of Great Britain) Why copy failure?
13 All unemployed would be offered work in these and other industries with €100 added to their allowance. They would get free travel to work, plus shares in these industries, which could be traded or sold, just like government bonds.
14 The government should promote the arts and crafts of Ireland internationally.
15 Privately owned media will be required to show no bias towards business over people.
16 Education and facilities for the youth will be a top priority.
The record of this state in providing for our young is appalling.
We must invest in our long-term future. The children are our future.
17 In theory we must limit how much individuals own. Lets face it no one needs to own a billion Euros. No one should wield that power.
18 Off shore bank accounts will be highly illegal.
19 A fair way to tax our citizens. 70% on earnings over €1m per year,60% on earnings over €500k, 60% over €100k, 30% over €25k, under €25k there would be no income tax.
20 The law will favor people over big business. Violent crime, murder, robbery, corruption, and dishonesty of those in power shall all carry heavier penalties than they do now.
21 Drink laws would be relaxed with pubs and off licences able to choose their opening hours. Why should responsible people suffer for the sins of the idiots in society? It makes no sense to have all people leaving pubs at the same time. We have lived in a Nanny state for too long.
22 All drugs would be de-criminalized, so that they can be regulated by government, and taken out of the hands of criminal gang’s. The money generated could be taxed. Jobs would be created educating people of the dangers of taking drugs, and in the rehabilitation of drug users.
23 Judges and Lawyers would be regulated more. Laws would be fairer, and not favoring the rich.
24 The negative effects of the insurance industry on society will be stopped.
We got to get our house in order, by what we call good housekeeping.
Where there is a chance to create a job we would encourage it.
This is a philosophy of the long term good.
Make it a bright positive future where everyone has a stake.
15 February 2011
Please find enclosed the serious issues which concern the members of the National Off-Licence Association, their employees and families. Your response to this will seriously influence the order in which votes will be cast on Election Day.
1. There is a misleading perception that the off-licence trade is ‘doing well’ and that the shift to home consumption has been to the benefit of local off-licences. This is not the case.
- Our business has been decimated by the large retail groups who use the irresponsible promotion and sale of cheap alcohol as a driver of footfall into their shops.
- These retail giants are making the survival of many small, often family owned, off-licence shops impossible.
- Soon we will have no local shops or businesses left in our area whatsoever.
What will you do about this?
2. The reduction in off-licence trading hours to 10 pm has impacted most on the independent off-licence.
- We need to open later to sustain and remain in business.
- We require a return to the original hours of trading in order that we can look after our local customer (and visiting tourist) who should have the right to purchase alcohol off-sales within pub opening hours.
- Not everyone works 9 to 5. Many people finish work at 10pm and we are closed.
- If we are prepared to put in more hours in order to ensure the survival of our business why can’t we?
What is the logic in differentiating between on and off-trade?
Why can we not operate pub hours?
3. The Liquor Bill of June 2008 has an important Section that the then Minister for Justice, Dermot Ahern, did not sign in. Section 16 bans the use of alcohol as a promotional tool in advertising. It only requires the signature of the new Minister for Justice to enact this measure. The newspapers are awash with volume deals of alcohol as the large retailers compete for their grocery market share at our expense.
If elected will you commit to getting Section 16 signed in and thereby acknowledge the importance of the responsible retailing of alcohol?
We look forward to your response by return in order that we can advise the members in your constituency of your position.
Yours sincerely,
EVELYN JONES
Chairperson
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