Civic Alcohol Forum

An initiative aimed at promoting safe and responsible behaviour for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations was launched on Thursday, 06 March.

The initiative entitled “Respect the Shamrock, Respect Yourself” is a joint initiative between local vintners and the city’s Civic Alcohol Forum aimed at encouraging people to enjoy the celebrations in a safe and responsible way. It has been designed as a charter of good practice for all premises selling alcohol. The initiative also links up with Derry City Council’s Carnival Care initiative aimed at making the event a family friendly celebration.

RESPECT THE SHAMROCK - RESPECT YOURSELF

Event Charter

This charter represents a commitment to support and co-operate with the Civic Alcohol Forum in the Derry City Council area to make this event a safe and enjoyable one for all our patrons. We value your custom and want to make today memorable for the right reasons.

In signing this charter the owners and staff of these premises are committed to an enjoyable celebration weekend that is based upon a safe and responsible approach to alcohol amongst all. Through the charter we commit to the following objectives:

• The Vision of a clean, safe and vibrant day of celebration that ensures a responsible attitude to alcohol.
• The maintenance, monitoring and enforcement of standards of good practice expected of premises selling alcohol.
• Appointment of appropriate staff numbers to facilitate an enjoyable day in our premises
• The prevention of the sale of alcohol to children or people buying alcohol for children
• The prevention of admission and alcohol sale to intoxicated patrons
• Prevention of any glass emerging onto the street
• The facilitation of safe and enjoyable celebration by all of our patrons
• The responsible consumption of alcohol by all our patrons
• The safe and responsible dispersal of all patrons at the close of business