Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, statistics were released today by the Health Research Board. Professor Frank Murray described the situation as unsustainable. It costs €1.5 billion a year to conclude what we are seeing around alcohol abuse. The legislation refers to structural separation within retail units, minimum unit pricing, addressing issues around advertising and price based promotions. It is a very important landmark Bill published by the previous Minister for Health. Where is it and when will it progress through the House?

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