Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)

Today's newspapers carry a report that alcohol consumption is rising. The strategic task force on alcohol proposed that legislation to reduce children's exposure to alcohol advertising, sponsorship and promotions be enacted without delay. In 2003 the Taoiseach promised that the Minister for Health and Children would shortly bring forward legislation to protect young people from exposure to alcohol marketing. At what stage is that legislation? I understand there was an alcohol products Bill which would require off-licences to label products. At what stage is that?

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