Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2010
82 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is working with other Government Departments in respect of the growing concerns on the availability of alcohol to our younger population through home delivery services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39280/10]
View answerA Steering Group, jointly chaired by my Department and the Department of Health and Children, is currently finalising proposals for a National Substance Misuse Strategy that will align alcohol and drugs policies. The Steering Group includes representatives of various Government Departments and agencies, as well as industry, community and voluntary sector representatives. The issue of distance-sales of alcohol, involving deliveries to various locations, has been discussed in this context with a view to ascertaining if improvements can be made. Meanwhile, the emphasis is on the enforcement of the existing legislation.
