Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
Senator Ryan has said he does not think young people are doing themselves much harm in the short term but they are. They are killing their neurons at a tremendous rate. Gastroenterologists have told me of encountering cirrhosis of the liver in women in their late 20s and early 30s. This problem was unknown until recently. This issue should be addressed. Imposing fines is not enough. More is needed.
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