Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 312: To ask the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to consider introducing a ban on below cost selling of alcohol products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35922/12]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 367: To ask the Minister for Health when legislation will be introduced to facilitate minimum alcohol pricing measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the National Substance Misuse Strategy, was published earlier this year. It contained many recommendations and policy options in relation to tackling the over-consumption of alcohol in Ireland. Among the suggested options was the introduction of minimum pricing. A proposal on this and other alcohol-related issues has been prepared for Government. It includes a strong recommendation on the introduction of minimum pricing to deal with the problems associated with low-priced alcohol. A decision of the Cabinet is awaited.