Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes. It is outrageous, and it is about time some government said it will not allow that. If people put something on social media, they should have to prove what they are saying is correct or it should be removed. Ordinary citizens and professionals such as teachers and so on are finding this is becoming a fact of life. It is an issue Members of the Seanad should examine.

I ask the Leader of the House to outline when it is proposed to take the Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2014, to which the Leader, Senator Imelda Henry and Senator Colm Burke are signatories. I do not believe the Bill is a priority, and I have a certain vested interest in this regard. The question of low-cost selling, reduced excise duty and all the other issues affecting small businesses, as Senator Quinn said, are more important. The sale of alcohol on Good Friday is not a major issue.