Advertising alcoholic drinks outside pubs and restaurants is against the spirit of Government policy.
That's according to Sinn Fein TD Eoin O'Broin, who believes branded awnings should be done away with.
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brian says he'll raise the issue in the Dáil and the Oireachtas.
Paula Leonard, National Lead for Community Action on Alcohol, says the branding is legal but should be banned.
"At the moment, it could be argued, that these are attaching to licensed premises, although you would have to query about umbrellas or dividers that are further out on the street.
"Those little nuances that are matters for the Gardaí and the local authority to consider.
"The Minister for Health, the Minister for Justice and the Minister for Housing need to come together and ask 'who's responsibility is this'.
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