When does the Tánaiste expect to see the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 return to the Dáil, particularly in the context of the reported ferocious lobbying by the alcohol and retail industry against the structural separation of sale of alcohol? Will that element remain in the Bill? Does the Tánaiste agree that public health should take priority over profits?

On the same issue, this week I received a reply to a question about the incidence of foetal alcohol syndrome. I was told that it is estimated that some 600 babies are born in this country every year with significant difficulties associated with foetal alcohol syndrome. This is yet another example of the serious problem that we in this country have with alcohol. It is five years since the expert group reported, making clear recommendations on legislation. What on earth is delaying that urgent legislation? It is inexcusable that the Government has been dragging its heels to the extent that it has, as did the last Government.

This is a very important Bill. I agree with both Deputies. It is absolutely critical that we move forward on this from a public health point of view. It is on Committee Stage in the Seanad and the Government wants to ensure that it is passed this term and I hope the discussions can continue again very soon. The Minister of State has been considering some elements of the Bill. I am not in a position to say precisely whether changes will be introduced. Several points have been made about some elements of the Bill which it was felt would be unduly punitive, particularly for small enterprises. She is examining that. I agree that, given the principles behind the Bill and the general approach it is taking, it is important that we see it on the Statute Book as soon as possible.