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Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I am very happy to see the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill back before the House. It is over a year since it was last debated. I offer my support for Government amendments Nos. 10, 50 and 51 and will speak in favour of my own amendment No. 52. Since we last debated the Bill, more than 1,000 people have died from alcohol-related harm and none of us wants to see further delays to this vital...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 12:In page 9, line 17, after "18(1)," to insert "19(4),". I will not press the amendment to a vote. I will reconsider submitting it for Report Stage.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 14:In page 11, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following:"(d) data from health services relating to alcohol related presentations at health facilities,". This amendment relates to the importance of up-to-date, accurate data on alcohol harm. As Senator Devine, who has co-signed the amendment, will also to speak on this point, I will be brief. The primary aim of...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I will withdraw the amendment and resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I strongly welcome amendments Nos. 15 to 19, inclusive, and amendment No. 24, tabled by Senator Nash. I am very happy to support them. They have the same purpose as my amendments, Nos. 16 and 18, which is to inform the public of the direct link between alcohol and cancer. I think the wording is a bit stronger so when it comes to voting, I will be looking to withdraw my amendments and...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 20:In page 14, line 26, to delete “concerned;” and substitute the following:“concerned, where at least one third of the printed material will be given over to evidence-based health warnings;”. I will withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 21:In page 15, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following:“(d) data from health services relating to alcohol related presentations at health facilities,”. I will withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I welcome the Minister's amendments and offer my support for them. I will briefly speak in support of amendment No. 26, which seeks to limit outdoor advertising. I thank Senator Norris, Sinn Féin and my colleagues in the Civil Engagement group for co-signing this amendment. Although I may not press it to a vote today, I seek the Minister's serious engagement on it and I may resubmit...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 26:In page 18, to delete lines 21 to 37, and in page 19, to delete lines 1 to 12 and substitute the following:“(2) Advertising, indirect advertising and other sales promotion of an alcohol product is prohibited if it is carried out or aimed at the general public in public places. (3) In this section—“public place” means a public place within...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: The amendment will be withdrawn and resubmitted on Report Stage.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: The Cathaoirleach has not seen me yet.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: The Senator just keeps repeating himself over and over.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I do not want to waste time and will let the point go.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: Where are we, sorry?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I have already spoken on the section. I am confused.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: Sorry, Cathaoirleach------

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: Did the Cathaoirleach skip amendment No. 28? I think he skipped that amendment in my name. I do not want to push it to a vote but I would like to resubmit it on Report Stage. The Cathaoirleach skipped it.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 38:In page 21, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:"Advertising on the Internet19. (1) A person shall not advertise, or cause to be advertised, an alcohol product by means of an information society service unless all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that the advertising cannot be viewed by children. (2) In determining whether a person has taken all...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 39:In page 21, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:"Advertising on television19. (1) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be shown on television before 9pm. (2) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be shown during or around televised sport at any hour of the day.". I would like this amendment to be...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 40:In page 21, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:"Advertising on radio19. (1) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be broadcast on radio before 9pm. (2) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be broadcast during or around televised sport at any hour of the day.". I would like to resubmit this...