Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There was a question on clothing. Section 16 prohibits alcohol-branded children's clothing. It would make it an offence for a person to manufacture, import for sale or sell in the State children's clothing which promotes alcohol consumption or is branded with an alcohol product, either by name, image, trademark or logo. There will be a transitional period of one year for retailers and manufacturers to comply with the measure. The legislation will provide that in the case of a prosecution the onus would be on the defendant to prove that the children's clothing in question was exempt, as in that it was available for sale within the permitted transition period. The section specifies that clothing includes footwear as well.

Senator Norris asked me to convey the points he made to the Minister and I am more than happy to do so. It is important that we have good communications. All the valid points made in the House that are relevant although not the responsibility of the Bill will most certainly be referred. I assure Senator Norris that I will see to it.