Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012
394 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals in relation to future arrangements for the display and sale of alcohol products in mixed trading outlets; if he will give details of his proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33731/12]
View answerThe position is that on receipt of the third Compliance Report on the RRAI Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol in Mixed Trading Premises, I launched a public consultation process inviting views on the Report and, more generally, on the voluntary approach to implementing structural separation of alcohol products in supermarkets, convenience stores and other mixed trading outlets.
Following an examination of the submissions received, the choice now lies between implementation of the statutory provisions in section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 or implementation of a statutory code of practice under section 17 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011. I expect to be in a position to seek Government approval for my proposals in relation to future arrangements for the display and sale of alcohol products in mixed trading outlets in the coming weeks.
