Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
223. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of occasions on which he has been lobbied in respect of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill since March 2016; the persons he has met with; the dates of these meetings; the details of the basis of the lobbying; his views on the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42295/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince taking up office as Minister for Justice and Equality, I have been lobbied by organisations registered on the Register of Lobbyists under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 in respect of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill on two occasions. One organisation expressed support for the Bill while the other raised concerns in relation to the structural separation requirements in the Bill. I forwarded both representations to the Minister for Health.
The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is in the Programme for a Partnership Government and its enactment is a priority for Government.
