Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The sale of alcohol Bill is designed to codify the law relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol. A substantial amount of legislation has been introduced over the years and the Bill will codify it. That legislation will probably be introduced before the end of the year. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, is anxious to bring the intoxicating liquor Bill, which is a shorter Bill, before the House by the summer.

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