Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to make decisions regarding commencement of section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 following the review of the Voluntary Code of Practice for the display and sale of alcohol in supermarkets, convenience stores and similar mixed trading outlets commenced last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53969/12]

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received the fourth Compliance Report on the Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol in Mixed Trading Premises; when same will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53970/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 447 and 448 together.

The Report of the Steering Group on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, which was published earlier this year, contains a broad range of recommendations which seek to address the negative consequences of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm in this country. The Department of Health is currently developing an Action Plan for submission to the Government in response to the Report's recommendations. Future arrangements for the display and sale of alcohol in mixed trading premises such as supermarkets and convenience stores will be considered by the Government in the context of that Action Plan.

I have received the fourth Compliance Report on the Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol in Mixed Trading Premises. It will be taken into account in the context of determining future arrangements for the display and sale of alcohol in mixed trading premises and will be published in due course.