Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The purpose of the family law Bill is to make provision for pension adjustment in the context of separation agreements and certain other reforms in family law. The draft heads are in preparation and the legislation is listed to be published next year.

The heads of the alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship, marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill have been approved. The Minister received a first report from the monitoring group established to oversee adherence to the voluntary code, which he and his Department are currently considering. The decision on whether legislation should be activated has not yet been made.

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