Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I wish to follow up on an issue that already has been raised. A Bill pertaining to the advertising of alcohol appeared before the House and was subsequently withdrawn. Will it be reintroduced? It differs somewhat from the sale of alcohol Bill and pertains to the promotion of alcohol to young people. It should be dealt with in light of the present position in which Ireland is the second highest consumer of alcohol in the European Union.

Second, in light of the fact that Kerry Radio, which now owns Northern Sound and Shannonside, has withdrawn news programmes from air, when will the broadcasting Bill be introduced to this House in order that Members at least can discuss openly what constitutes its remit?

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