Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that the Sale of Alcohol Bill will come before Dáil Éireann; and if it is envisaged that a minimum pricing clause will be put in place in relation to the sale of alcohol. [20401/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The position is that the Government Legislation Programme provides for publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill in late 2011. As regards the introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol products, the position is that the Steering Group which is developing proposals to integrate alcohol into the National Substance Misuse Strategy has been examining a range of issues relating to alcohol pricing. The Group, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Health, is due to submit its report, including policy recommendations, later this year.