Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.
There are many aspects to our drinking culture which stem primarily from the home in terms of the example given by parents and the extent to which they control their young children. When we are dealing with alcohol abuse, we must not focus on young people only. As we know well, we could go out on the streets tonight and find that trouble is being caused by people in their 20s or 30s. They may even be older. The measures in the Bill will apply to everybody and it is to be hoped that the desired effect will be achieved. Alcohol abuse costs the country €2.4 billion each year, or €600 per person, which could be spent in many other areas where it is badly needed.
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