asked the Minister for Justice (a) the number of prosecutions that have been instituted for offences in connection with under-age drinking since June 1977, (b) the number of proprietors of licensed premises who have been prosecuted for serving alcoholic drink to people already under the influence of drink since June 1977, and (c) the number of prosecutions that have been instituted in the same period for drunken driving.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Under-Age Drinking.
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I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to assemble the statistics sought in the question. I expect to be in a position to give the information in about two weeks and perhaps the Deputy would repeat the question then.
Is it possible to repeat a question in this way having regard to the six months rule?
If the question is not answered.
If the Minister requests this the Chair has no function in the matter.