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Dáil
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Alcohol control legislation

Summary

Bernard Durkan asks about legislation regulating alcohol sales and its Cabinet status. The Taoiseach says the framework is being finalised and should reach Cabinet shortly.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

On promised legislation, what is the current position regarding the preparation of relevant legislation for the control and sale of alcohol, with particular reference to ongoing health and safety and commercial concerns? Has the Bill been discussed in Cabinet? Have the heads been approved and, if so, when is it likely to come before the House?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The framework of the Bill is being finalised by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White. He has not yet brought the Bill to Cabinet but it is not far away.

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