Dáil Tuesday 3 November 2015 at 16:50

Alcohol sales and health legislation

Summary

James Bannon stresses the scale and cost of alcohol-related harm before asking about the sale of alcohol Bill. The Taoiseach says that Bill is due next year, while the alcohol health Bill is expected this session.

James Bannon Fine Gael

Alcohol-related harm claims the lives of three people per day.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Will the Deputy get on with it and tell us about the legislation?

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James Bannon Fine Gael

It costs the State a fortune. The last estimate stood at €400 million.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Will the Deputy ask about legislation?

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James Bannon Fine Gael

This puts huge pressure on the system.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I will call Deputy McLoughlin if Deputy Bannon is not going to ask about legislation.

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James Bannon Fine Gael

When will we have the sale of alcohol Bill, Bill No. 61, before the House?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The sale of alcohol Bill is due next year and the alcohol (health) Bill is due this session.

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