Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In so far as the GP issue is concerned, the legislation on those under six was actually enacted but discussions are still going on with the Irish Medical Organisation, as are discussions in respect of the over 70s. These discussions are continuing. The Bill for those under six has been enacted.

The health information Bill will be later this year although I do not have a date for it.

This morning, in respect of the public health (alcohol) Bill, the Government approved the drafting, publication and referral of the general scheme to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children. It will deal with the introduction of minimum unit pricing, regulation of the advertising and marketing of alcohol, enforcement by environmental health officers of structural separation of alcohol from other products, labelling of alcohol products, regulation of sports sponsorship and so on. Approval was given this morning by Government to get on with this. The legislation will be introduced later this year once it is drafted and has gone through the pre-legislative hearing at the Oireachtas committee dealing with it.

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