Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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629. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of occasions on which she has been lobbied in respect of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill since March 2016; the persons she has met; the dates of these meetings; the details of the basis of the lobbying; her views on the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42285/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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I can inform the Deputy, that in the time period referred to, I have received two written representations with regard to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, from the Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association and from the Co-ordinator of the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign both strongly supporting the main provisions of the Bill. I responded to both letters with thanks for receipt of same. I have held no meetings with persons or bodies in relation to this matter.