It's really clear to the dogs in the street that the alcohol industry is exploiting the law and that there's a clear loophole in the law.
Pádraig Rice: “It's really clear to the dogs in the street that the alcohol industry is exploiting the law and that there's a clear…”
On the recordJune 4, 2026
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Pádraig Rice
Social Democrats
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Speaking on a bill regarding alcohol advertising loopholes.
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