Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Planning and Development Regulations: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Photo of Malcolm NoonanMalcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Just to give assurance to the Deputy, in the circulars which are being issued to local authorities, we are giving clear guidance on disability proofing, and ensuring that public spaces and the public realm is maintained in a safe way for people of all abilities. That is hugely important.

On the second point with regard to drinks advertising, generally, companies are getting more clever at how branding can be done, and how it is put out. It is a broader issue, as is alcohol advertising generally. Sometimes they are advertising zero-alcohol products, but they are advertising a product as well. They have become very clever regarding how they respond, but I do think it is important. It is a broader issue which would perhaps require a bigger discussion, both in planning terms, but also around alcohol advertising generally.

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