Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 April 2004
77 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Health and Children his plans to curb binge drinking; if he intends to place health warnings on alcoholic beverages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10819/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI established a strategic task force on alcohol whose remit is to provide evidence-based measures to Government to prevent and reduce alcohol related harm. The task force produced an interim report and an inter-departmental group has been established to co-ordinate the responses to its recommendations. Progress has been made on a number of issues.
The issue of health warnings on alcohol products and promotional materials is currently being considered by the task force. The next report of the task force is due to be published in the near future.
