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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Construction and alcohol legislation

Summary

Terence Flanagan asks about legislation on builder registration and public health measures including minimum alcohol pricing. The Taoiseach says the alcohol Bill is planned for next year and existing construction legislation will be implemented through a new departmental agency.

What is the position regarding the building control Bill, the purpose of which is to regulate the construction industry and ensure that a proper register of builders is kept? In view of the emphasis the Government has placed on housing and in order that we might avoid another Priory Hall, when will the Bill be brought forward?

As the Taoiseach is aware, there is an unhealthy relationship between sports organisations and alcohol. In that context, when is it proposed to introduce the public health (alcohol) Bill? The legislation in question will also deal with the issue of minimum pricing of alcohol products.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The second Bill referred to will be introduced next year. Legislation relating to construction was passed by the House and the agency to be established under its provisions will be set up within the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

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