Legislation to protect children from harmful alcohol marketing practices must be commenced . Broadcast watershed for alcohol ads still not operational 4 years on from laws mandating it. Diageo is the number 4 advertiser to Ireland’s children.  

In 2018, the Oireachtas passed the Public Health Alcohol Act, (PHAA) which prohibits broadcasting of alcohol advertising before the 9pm watershed. Four years on, this measure has not yet been commenced...