Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I call on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House to discuss young people and their drinking habits which have been highlighted again in the past week. I have called for such a debate on a number of occasions. We still see signs on the doors of hotels and bars saying "Happy Hour" and drink promotions being advertised in our pubs. It is high time the Minister took his job seriously and addressed this serious issue. We know the drinking habits of our young people are unacceptable and are leading to dangers for them and others. We have a responsibility to ensure legislation is enforced. Even at the end of Kildare Street, there is a sign in a bar saying "Happy Hour". It is something to which we cannot close our eyes any longer. The Minister needs to come to the House at the earliest opportunity to discuss this issue.