The Government is to be commended on the very firm approach it has adopted to the tobacco industry. The Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, recently aired some very worthwhile proposals in this regard. A similar approach is required to the drinks industry. As the Taoiseach correctly pointed out recently-----

Is the Deputy inquiring about legislation?

Yes, the promised legislation on minimum pricing. We do not need to witness the events which occur on Arthur's Day, public holidays or at various festivals to be made aware of the damage being done to society as a result of alcohol abuse. Evidence of this damage can be seen each week in hospital accident and emergency departments and Garda stations. When does the Taoiseach expect legislation to deal with minimum pricing and to control the type and number of outlets at which alcohol products can be sold to be forthcoming?

I thank Deputy Walsh for his question. I was glad to note that the European Parliament voted in favour of an issue which the Minister, Deputy Reilly, raised with it and on which I supported him very strongly. A great deal of work has been done on the relevant legislation, which I expect to come before the Cabinet in the next couple of weeks. There are complications regarding minimum pricing. This is one of a suite of issues with which the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy White, is dealing. It will be a few weeks before the legislation is brought forward.