Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Yes, the Minister has set up an advisory group under the chairmanship of Dr. Gordon Holmes to consider the huge expansion of the sale of alcohol in garages and retail outlets, including supermarkets. I am not sure if that examination has already started but the group is due to begin its work.

I acknowledge the sensitivities of the families of the late Detective Garda Jerry McCabe and the injured Detective Garda Ben O'Sullivan. A protocol was agreed some years ago whereby any issues relating to these cases would be communicated by the prison authorities to the Garda authorities who would, in turn, inform local gardaí, with the latter communicating the information to the families. It is my understanding that this protocol was followed.

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