Alcohol Advertising

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (1656)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1656. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there has been interaction between his Department and the Department of Health in respect of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 with respect to the regulation of advertising and sponsorship of alcohol products; if so, if he will provide documents relating to this, including memos or information made available with respect to codes and standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24701/16]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The Department of Health is the lead Department on the preparation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 and I can confirm that there has been interaction, as appropriate, between my Department and the Department of Health in relation to this Bill. As the Bill has yet to complete its progress through the Oireachtas and, as such, may be subject to further discussions between the two Departments, I do not consider that it would be appropriate to release the documents mentioned by the Deputy at this time on the basis that this could be prejudicial to the deliberative process. However, once the legislative process is completed I would be happy to provide to the Deputy any documents that can be released at that stage.