Jack Wall
Ceist:163 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15272/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 May 2005
Ceisteanna (112)
Freagraí scríofa
The organisations represented by Alcohol Action Ireland play a significant role in providing regional and local community services in alcohol harm reduction, treatment and education, and I welcome their contribution to the debate on the recently published Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2005.
The Government is concerned about alcohol related harm and about the increase in consumption in the total population as well as the increased prevalence of binge drinking. This problem calls for a concerted cross-departmental approach involving a range of key Departments and stakeholders. The recently published second report of the strategic task force on alcohol provides a blueprint for tackling alcohol related harm. The report has been approved by the Government, and the Department of Health and Children and other relevant Departments have been authorised to implement the recommendations coming within their remit.