Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The heads of the sale of alcohol Bill, to codify the law on the sale and consumption of alcohol, have been approved and it was sent for drafting some time ago. It is due to be published in the spring session.

The heads of alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill have been approved. However, voluntary agreements were reached with the alcohol and advertising industries and the Department wishes to delay proceeding with the legislation for a period to see what will be the outcome of those agreements.

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