Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

People saw Deputy Niall Collins's newfound interest on TV3 last night.

In the light of the decision by a certain alcohol company to designate today in an unashamed attempt to promote the sale and consumption of alcohol, does the Government have plans to designate specific days, for example, our national holiday, St. Patrick's Day, with a view to safeguarding health? People are being asked to drink alcohol to excess today.

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