Sports Sponsorship.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2008

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Ceisteanna (128)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

126 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if the working group to examine the extent of the existing sports sponsorships by alcohol companies and the terms and lengths of contracts has been set up; if she will ensure that organisations representing children and young people will be represented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40571/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Mary Wallace)

My Department is consulting other relevant Government Departments to find the most suitable means of progressing this issue. My Department will seek to ensure that relevant stakeholders, including those representing children and young people, will have an opportunity to set out their views and concerns.