Alcohol Products Bill
Mr. Gormley: The Taoiseach previously told the House the alcohol products Bill would be put on hold while we tried a voluntary code. Can he tell us how long this trial period will last and when the alcohol products Bill will be introduced?
The Taoiseach: The voluntary agreements have been reached with the industry. The Department wishes to hold off on the introduction of the Bill pending the outcome of those voluntary agreements. I am not aware of the length of time they have been given to do that. The Deputy might raise that with the Minister by way of parliamentary question. The heads of the Bill have been approved by Government and the work on the Bill is going ahead. They are waiting to see the effect of these voluntary agreements.