Dáil
‹ Order of Business Alcohol promotion and designated days
Summary
Jerry Buttimer asks whether the Government will designate days such as St Patrick’s Day to protect public health from alcohol promotion; Burton confirms that no legislation has been promised.
People saw Deputy Niall Collins's newfound interest on TV3 last night.
In the light of the decision by a certain alcohol company to designate today in an unashamed attempt to promote the sale and consumption of alcohol, does the Government have plans to designate specific days, for example, our national holiday, St. Patrick's Day, with a view to safeguarding health? People are being asked to drink alcohol to excess today.
Comment on this
With Róisín gone, the Government will not be able to deal with the issue.
Comment on this
No, legislation has not been promised on the issue.