Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
629. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of occasions on which she has been lobbied in respect of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill since March 2016; the persons she has met; the dates of these meetings; the details of the basis of the lobbying; her views on the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42285/17]
View answerI can inform the Deputy, that in the time period referred to, I have received two written representations with regard to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, from the Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association and from the Co-ordinator of the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign both strongly supporting the main provisions of the Bill. I responded to both letters with thanks for receipt of same. I have held no meetings with persons or bodies in relation to this matter.
