Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

To talk in terms of introducing such a measure at present is ridiculous. It should be stressed that while restricting or banning alcohol advertising would have some effect in reducing alcohol abuse, the international evidence suggests this should not be a lead strategy.

I am confident implementation of the recommendations of the strategic task force on alcohol will result in a reduction in alcohol abuse and it is intended to proceed with the implementation of same.

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