Kerry company fined for selling liquor without a licence
The KerrymanA Kerry company has been convicted and fined for selling alcohol without a licence at a Killarney restaurant last year.
The court was told that Revenue visited Vendrick's restaurant on September 26, 2024 and found them in breach of licencing laws by selling spirits without a licence.
Arising out of the incident Lam Catering Ltd, the Courtyard, Fairhill, Killarney was before the court. The court heard there was a plea by the company to the offence.
The company was represented by solicitor Padraig O’Connell, who noted his client fully cooperated with revenue.
He said the issue was a tax clearance cert adding that the restaurant found it difficult to make a profit.
“It’s a reflection, perhaps, on VAT,” said Mr O’Connell.
The court was told the company had one previous offence dating back to 2020 when they received a €635 fine.
Judge Mark O’Connell said he would increase the fine from the previous one ordering the company to pay €850 to be paid within two months.
Mr O’Connell asked the company be given six months to paid. The judge extended the term to three months.