Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

What is the status of the public health (alcohol) Bill, which will introduce measures relating to minimum pricing of alcohol? I have heard from the chairperson of the Labour Party that it was neither discussed nor signed off at today's Cabinet meeting. Yesterday a Garda forum on the north side of Dublin issued a request that the legislation be passed by Hallowe'en. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether that will be done?

Several sections of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 were never implemented or are not being enforced, specifically those relating to the quantities and pricing of alcohol for sale. Large multiples, in particular, are selling large quantities of alcohol at low prices. Will the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, undertake to implement those sections of the 2008 Act that are not yet implemented by signing the relevant regulations and, where provisions are already implemented, will he ensure their enforcement?

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