798. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the reason for delays in introducing health information labelling of alcohol products; when labelling is likely to be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25245/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health: The requirement for health warnings and information on the labels of alcohol products was enacted at section 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on 17 October 2018. The Minister for Health made the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023 and commenced section 12 of the Act on 18 May 2023. That law will come into operation on 22 May 2026.

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Dáil Éireann debate. Question 870 – Alcohol sales [25884/25]

870. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her views on suggestions that the labelling of alcohol products with health warnings, which is due to come into effect in May 2026, may be delayed; the expected timeline for implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25884/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health: The requirement for health warnings and health information on the labels of alcohol products was enacted at section 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on 17 October 2018. The Minister for Health made the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023 and commenced section 12 of the Act on 18 May 2023. The law will come into operation on 22 May 2026.

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15 May 2025

Dáil Éireann debate. Question 392 – Alcohol sales [25022/25]

329. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of standardised labelling of alcohol products in Ireland; if alcohol products imported from EU member states will have to comply with these standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25022/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health: The requirement for health warnings and health information on the labels of alcohol products was enacted at section 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on 17 October 2018. The Minister for Health made the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023 and commenced section 12 of the Act on 18 May 2023. The law will come into operation on 22 May 2026.

The law will apply to all alcohol products that are sold in the State. The National Environmental Health Services of the HSE have responsibility for compliance and enforcement matters of the provisions under the Act.