Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children

Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion

11:00 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have that paper. I thank Dr. Sadlier. As we have concluded our presentations, I express my hope that this day does not become a festival of alcohol consumption. I regret, and I hope that many of those present agree with me, that this supposed celebration of Arthur's Day is wrong. It sends the wrong message. Perhaps the committee should consider the issue again, given the vested interests of the alcohol industry. I do not mean to take over the meeting, but it is a sad day when a drinks company can manipulate a market of young people in particular on the basis of celebrating culture and music.

I call Deputy Ó Caoláin, who may be able to join the coalition of two minutes plus two minutes again.

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