Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 April 2015
76. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the remaining sections of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 that have yet to be commenced; when she will commence these remaining sections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16896/15]
View answerThe current position is that all sections of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 have been commenced apart from section 9. This section provides for the structural separation of alcohol products from other products in mixed trading premises such as supermarkets and convenience stores. Together with my colleague the Minister for Health, I have decided jointly to review, in the context of the forthcoming Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, matters relating to structural separation, including appropriate future enforcement mechanisms. I expect this review to be concluded shortly.
