Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I am just following on. Most small retailers are highly aware of the complications and problems surrounding alcohol because they are involved in the community and are locally based. Anyone who goes to shops that are also off-licences will see that most have a defined break between where alcohol is sold and where ordinary groceries are sold. This segregation is important. It is being addressed. We have given it quite some consideration in our amendments.

Fears have been expressed in the House about below-cost selling and we would gladly see it addressed. Below-cost selling by large supermarket chains in an attempt to induce people into drinking is a serious issue. I would welcome anything that will tackle this scourge.