Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
643. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development 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; 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. [42297/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the establishment of my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, in July this year, I have not been lobbied in relation to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. However, on 5 October last, correspondence was received to my office from the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, CSNA, in relation to the Public Health Alcohol Bill (2015) Section 20 amendments. My office will be responding shortly.
