James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce legislation compelling unit information and pregnancy warnings on alcohol beverage labels; the reasons for the delay in the introduction of such legislation despite the support of the Irish Drinks Industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25026/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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My Department's legislative programme includes a proposal to provide for mandatory labelling of all alcohol containers advising of the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy and to show on the label a measure of the amount of alcohol contained in each bottle/can. My Department is continuing to examine the scope and content of legislation in this area. When the proposals for legislation are fully developed the Heads of a Bill will be submitted to Government for approval in the normal way.