I am delighted Senator Ryan and other speakers referred to alcohol. As someone who takes a drink, I assure the House that I am appalled by what I see in terms of the consumption of alcohol. Figures show that alcohol consumption per capita rose by 41% between 1989 and 1999 and that figure has now reached 45%. That cannot be right. It raises questions in terms of our educational system. There is no doubt there is a connection between alcohol abuse and mental illness. There is a challenge for all of us in political life to engage in policy-making which may be difficult but necessary for the good of our country and especially our youth.