Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

I accept the Deputy's point about the need for strong regulation of alcohol advertising. As I said during the earlier debate on these amendments, mechanisms in this area are set out in the existing codes that govern the standards and practices that are to be observed by broadcasters, particularly relating to children and the general area of alcohol. Further developments are being co-ordinated by the Department of Health and Children, which is the lead Department taking responsibility in this regard. The measures I have outlined have the support of my colleagues in that Department. I will support them when they take further measures in this area. I cannot accept Deputy Coveney's amendments.

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