Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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552. To ask the Minister for Health if he is considering a delay in the implementation of the enforcement of structural separation within off-licences as part of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018. [8493/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I commenced section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act by Order on 1 November 2018. In accordance with that Order and with the provisions of section 22 which provide for a two year lead-in time, the section will come into operation on 12 November this year.

The enforcement of the provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act are a matter for the Health Service Executive.  I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.