Jerry Cowley
Question:657 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the universal non-compliance with section 17 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000 which requires that every outlet selling alcohol on an off-licence basis, has a label attached with the name and address of the supplier; if he will take steps to introduce modern technology, such as a bar code attached to the alcoholic product, which will identify the time and date and initials of the seller as a means of product origin and source; and if he will consider increasing the paltry penalties which apply to section 17 of the 2000 Act which is supposed to be the watchdog clause in this legislation which extended pub opening hours. [12001/03]