Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Everyone is appalled at what happened in the Phoenix Park. The video of what happened is disgraceful and it is scandalous that three young people died. I made the point that 800,000 people were in Galway for the Volvo ocean race finale and there were no incidents. This particular concert in the Phoenix Park was one of a series of three concerts and there were no incidents at the other two concerts. It may be something to do with the type of music but it is a tragic happening for the families. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, will be happy to report to the House when he has been briefed by the Garda Commissioner. I heard the chairperson of the joint policing committee speaking about it this morning. There needs to be an in-depth analysis of what happened and there will be such an analysis.

The Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, has done a great deal of work on the sale of alcohol, as has the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. I expect the sale of alcohol Bill will come before the House in the next session. I cannot be more accurate at this stage but it will certainly be introduced before the end of the year.

In response to an earlier question, the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, will be very happy to make a statement to the House when he returns from Cyprus where he is attending an informal health meeting arranged by the Cypriot Presidency.

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