Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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351. To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish the findings of the report commissioned by his Department and undertaken by a company (details supplied) on alcohol labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30928/17]

Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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The research report on the labelling of alcohol products, referred to by the Deputy, has not been published. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill provides for the furnishing of information to consumers on alcohol. The aim is to ensure that consumers are provided with access to health information on alcohol products regardless of the manner of purchase e.g. in a shop, in a pub, or on-line. The legislation provides that labelling of alcohol products will have a three-year lead in time after commencement. The legislation provides that the Minister may prescribe the form and the details provided in the labelling of alcohol products. The research report will be utilised by the Minister in developing the necessary regulations and at that stage the research report can be published.