[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 153 & 157 - Substance abuse [Alcohol] [8674/11]. (20 Apr 2011)
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153. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on the levels of alcohol abuse and misuse here; his further views that reported levels of alcohol consumption ought to be arrested from a public health, social and economic perspective; the measures he will take to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8674/11]
157. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on whether widespread sponsorship of major sporting events by alcohol companies is having an impact on levels of alcohol consumption and alcohol abuse here; if he will review the situation regarding the sponsorship of sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8682/11]
Minister for Health and Children (Deputy James Reilly): I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 157 together.
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