Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I looked at the legislative programme sent in the past few days and I saw a reference to a Bill relating to drinking or alcohol. I spoke to the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar, about this issue. At the moment, right across the country, drinking at home is becoming a major problem. If a person decides to keep drinking for a week, nobody can bring the person somewhere to treat the issue. I have personally heard about and seen this happening. Has the Government any intention of tackling this problem, which is widespread? It involves mothers, children and fathers around the country. Has the Government any intention of facing up to the problem that is evident right around the country?

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