Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2005
18 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Minister for Health and Children abandons the proposed Alcohol Advertising Bill which is due to be published before the end of 2005, will he take ownership of the Bill, publish it when it is ready and process it through the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29757/05]
View answerThe position is that while I have general responsibility for the liquor licensing laws in my capacity as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, certain other Ministers, and their respective Departments, have responsibilities with regard to particular aspects. The latter include road safety legislation, public health aspects, consumer policy, matters relating to advertising and education policies on alcohol consumption. Matters relating to advertising of alcohol products fall within the areas of responsibility of the Minister for Health and Children and the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.
