Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the results of the Alcohol Action Ireland survey, Alcohol in Ireland — Time for Action, have been brought to his attention; the action he intends to take on foot of the results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11464/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A copy of the results of the survey referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department. The Government legislation programme published on 25 January last makes provision for publication of a sale of alcohol Bill in 2006 which will update and streamline the law relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol. The Bill will repeal the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004, as well as the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2004, and replace them with provisions more suited to modern conditions. I will consider the issues raised by Alcohol Action Ireland in the context of the detailed drafting of the Bill.