Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
884. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if provisions will be made for smaller shops who sell alcohol who will not be able to provide structural segregation from other products and additional staff for the implementation of section 9 of the 2008 Intoxication Liquor Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16204/13]
View answerThe position is that the Report of the Steering Group on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, which was published last year, contains a broad range of recommendations which seek to address the negative consequences of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm in this country. The Department of Health is currently developing an Action Plan for submission to the Government in response to the Report's recommendations. Future arrangements for the display and sale of alcohol in mixed trading outlets such as supermarkets and convenience stores will be considered by the Government in the context of that Action Plan.
