Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for the presentations, which are helpful. Much of the work they do is in areas other than finance so we will not really get into the detail. It is welcome that the witnesses got an opportunity to put what they do on the record. Our focus is on trying to assist them in whatever way we can in making the point as it relates to the budget.

I am very impressed by the figures coming from Canada. I had not seen them. I am shocked to think that a 32% reduction in the health impact showed up so quickly. That is fantastic. Has the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland looked at grading any punitive measures based on alcohol content? I know there is a desire among some people who feel they might have a problem, particularly those who have become habitual users of wine, beer or other products, to say they wish there were products with lower alcohol content. These people would like to see efforts made in this area. Has the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland carried out any research on that or the positive benefits it might bring?