Robert Troy
Ceist:735 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposal of banning the selling of cheap alcohol in supermarkets. [36269/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
735 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposal of banning the selling of cheap alcohol in supermarkets. [36269/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the National Substance Misuse Strategy, was published earlier this year. It contained many recommendations and policy options in relation to tackling the over-consumption of alcohol in Ireland. Among the suggested options was the introduction of minimum pricing.
A proposal on this and other alcohol-related issues has been prepared for Government. It includes a strong recommendation on the introduction of minimum pricing to deal with the problems associated with low-priced alcohol. A decision of the Cabinet is awaited.