Public health alcohol Bill
Deputy Bannon calls for legislation addressing cheap and harmful alcohol sales. The Tánaiste says proposals are under consideration and the Bill is an immediate priority, though no date is set.
The harm associated with alcohol misuse and the effects on society are very well documented, with consequences including suicide, physical assault, self-harm and even murder in some cases. As we know from media outlets, there has been a significant increase in the number of places selling cheap alcohol or engaging in below-cost selling.
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When will the public health (alcohol) Bill come before the House?
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The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White, has been working on the issue and has developed some proposals which will be considered by the Government. Arising from that discussion, the public health (alcohol) Bill will be progressed. I do not have a date for it yet but it is being dealt with as an immediate issue.