Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will put in place a plan dedicated to rejuvenating the labour intensive pub trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37961/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Matters relating to licensed premises and the sale of alcohol, whether in pubs or off-licences, including supermarkets, are essentially the policy responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Equality and I have no direct function in this matter.

The pricing strategy of any business is a legitimate marketing tool and is the normal outcome of the competitive process. I have no direct function in relation to such practices which are a matter for the individual licensee. Other than having a statutory power, under the Consumer Protection Act 2007, to fix maximum prices during a state of emergency, I have no statutory power in relation to price control. Under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 the Minister for Justice and Equality has the power to make regulations relating to the sale, supply and consumption of intoxicating liquor.