Houghton, Frank ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7599-5255, Moran Stritch, Jennifer
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1523-0709, Campbell, Anne
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5146-3038 and Shorter, Gillian
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5752-2297
(2025)
An examination of support for more diverse alcohol warning labels (awls) in Ireland.
Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health,
20,
(1),
https://doi.org/10.54103/2282-0930/28806.
External website: https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/ebph/article/vi...
Alcohol poses a significant threat to public health in Ireland. In 2026, Ireland is due to introduce a mandatory alcohol warning label (AWL). Using a convenience sample of students and staff at an Irish Technological University (TU), this research sought to explore support for current and potentially expanded alcohol control measures. Online survey data was collected from 335 participants. Analysis revealed a very high level of support for the forthcoming introduction of Ireland’s AWL. Additionally, there was considerable support for a broader range of AWLs. More than half of the respondents supported the introduction of bland packaging on alcohol containers, and over 60% supported the introduction of more explicit tobacco-style graphic warnings on alcohol. Over 40% of respondents reported that AWLs would impact their intention to consume alcohol.
G Health and disease > Public health
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Health related issues > Health information and education > Health labels / labelling
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
Repository Staff Only: item control page