asked the Minister for Health if he will take steps to prevent the use of advertising in the mass media by alcoholic drink interests which are specifically directed towards the encouragement of young adolescents to commence drinking.

73.

asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the seriously increasing incidence of alcoholism, he will take steps to prevent advertisement of alcoholic drinks in the media.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together.

I have commenced a review of the present arrangements for the advertising of alcohol. I hope to be in a position to make an announcement on this matter in a few months.