Public Health Alcohol Bill
Deputy Eugene Murphy asked where the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill stood and whether supermarket layout issues had been sorted. The Taoiseach said the Seanad must deal with its own business and that the Minister wanted the Bill advanced.
I refer back to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, which I understand to be before the Seanad at present. As there seems to be some hold-up, can the Taoiseach explain it? A difficulty has arisen for supermarkets owners in how they lay out where they sell alcohol. Has the matter been sorted out?
Comment on this
I want to find out from the Taoiseach where the Bill stands. It seems to have been going on for years.
Comment on this
The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Corcoran Kennedy, is keen to get on with this Bill. The Seanad does its own business. Anyone who visits any of the major hospitals can see the consequences of drink and alcohol addiction for the families of those affected in terms of stress and health. This is serious legislation but it is a matter for the Seanad to move it forward.