Seanad debates

Thursday, 1 November 2007

11:00 am

Photo of Labhrás Ó MurchúLabhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

We are not prepared to do this.

I endorse what Senator Alex White said about sponsorship. I have made this point before. It would be well worthwhile for the State to step in and subvent those who would lose that sponsorship as it would only be a small sum. There is nothing worse than to see the name of a drinks company associated with what should be a wholesome pastime, whether that be sport or whatever else. It comes down to whether we are prepared to underpin our outrage by taking a stand against the vested interests we have come up against so often. I am not blaming publicans, most of whom are very decent people, but the culture has to change if we are to ensure that the results of alcohol abuse will be stopped once and for all.

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