Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Black took a crack at me even before I stood up. I will speak on group 1 amendments which relate to minimum unit pricing, which is a very important part of the legislation. The Minister has taken due consideration of the information he has received from the Department and what was originally proposed by other Senators. We need clarity on the issue and the Minister might endeavour to provide it to the Chamber here today.

Minimum unit pricing is one of the key pieces in this legislation. It is one of the key tools and teeth the Minister has to ensure-----