Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The legislation covering the licensed trade comes under the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. That Department is consolidating all the legislation. There are a great number of Acts governing the licensing laws which date back to 1600. The alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill comes under the Department of Health and Children. The heads of that Bill have been approved by the Government and the Bill should be before the House in the autumn. The Bill on café bars is undergoing a consultation process before the Minister makes any decision.

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