Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will implement the commitment given in the Programme for Government to increase penalties under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 particularly for alcohol related disorder and increase the fines for supplying alcohol to persons under 18 from €1,500 to €5,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14070/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that as part of its remit, the Government Alcohol Advisory Group, chaired by Dr. Gordon Holmes, was asked to examine the use, adequacy and effectiveness of existing sanctions and penalties, particularly those directed towards combating excessive and under-age alcohol consumption. I am currently examining the Report of the Group and I hope to be in a position very shortly to make an announcement on the action to be taken on foot of its recommendations.