Controversial legislation on the sale of alcohol is “not gathering dust on any shelf anywhere,” Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has told the Seanad.
The Seanad passed legislation on Thursday allowing pubs to open on Good Friday, but there was criticism of the Government’s failure to make similar progress on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill.
It introduces minimum unit pricing on alcohol, separates it from other products in shops, restricts sponsorship and advertising and provides for detailed labelling on alcohol products, including ingredients and calorie content.
The legislation has been stalled in the Seanad since October 2015 following an intense lobbying campaign by the drinks industry and retailers.
The Bill allowing pub opening on Good Friday will have to go through the Dáil in the autumn before it is enacted.
In the Seanad it had overwhelming support, including from Independent Senator Frances Black who works with people with addiction problems.
Source: Marie O'Halloran, The Irish Times, 21/07/17
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