Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

This time last year we passed the Intoxicating Liquor Bill. One of its provisions relates to the banning of below-cost selling of alcohol, which is widely advertised in the media. In order for the ban to be introduced, we needed to get approval from the European Commission. That was sought by the Government and I understand it has been obtained. When will the secondary legislation be brought forward in order that these sections can be enacted and we can ban the sale of below-cost alcohol?

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