Deputy Shortall.

I have two questions for the Taoiseach relating to promised legislation. It was disappointing to learn last night that the interdepartmental working group on sports sponsorship by the alcohol industry has only met twice, namely, last December and February this year. It would seem that that there is no political leadership in respect of this working group. Can the Taoiseach assure the House that this pressing issue will be taken seriously and will he provide leadership in ensuring that alcohol sponsorship will be addressed in the context of the long promised public health (alcohol) Bill?

The Deputy might consider raising the matter by way of parliamentary question.

It is promised legislation. The Taoiseach must be aware that we have a serious problem with alcohol.

Yes, but we cannot debate it on the Order of Business.