Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

10:30 am

Photo of David NorrisDavid Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

No. My nails have not been done for quite a long time, apart from my toenails to give the Senator a good kick. Although I have never heard of the practice that has been highlighted, I would be very glad if it were stamped out. I think it is a noxious idea. I was really disturbed when I saw in the interpretation section that "alcohol related merchandise" includes "clothing and footwear (other than children’s clothing and footwear)". I did not understand why children's clothing was excluded. I am glad that is to be rectified by a Government amendment which provides that "clothing" includes footwear. This is just as well. I do not know whether there is any alcohol advertising programme targeting children's shoes, but it would be monstrous if there was and of course it should be outlawed. I am glad this has happened.

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