Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage.
I am in favour of strict legislation, particularly with regard to under age drinking, and its enforcement. Whatever legislation we introduce should not be reactionary. We should have a broader and more open-minded approach to alcohol abuse and under age drinking. After this debate, I will be attending an event for the Special Olympics because the area I represent on the council, Lucan, is a host town for the Irish team. There is a great feeling around Lucan at present and I know it is the same in other towns. Many activities have been organised around the Special Olympics and they are all alcohol free. That is the type of thing which should be promoted in terms of trying to encourage people to have a different outlook, impressing on them that using one's leisure time is not only about getting drunk and that there are other ways to enjoy one's self.
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