Seanad debates
Wednesday, 11 December 2002
Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements.
Young people should themselves be brought to account. If somebody under 18 is found in a state of intoxication, they should be treated as having committed a crime. We must be tough, pragmatic and realistic. We need a multifaceted approach which must start with parents in the home. The police, publicans and advertising companies also have roles to play. The glamorising of alcohol has done a huge amount to induce people into believing it can create a lifestyle and a feeling of joie de vivre. That, in its own way, is a major contributory factor.
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