Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)
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2272. To ask the Minister for Health when she intends the requirement for health warning labels on alcoholic drinks to come into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20036/25]

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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2422. To ask the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the introduction of health warning labels for alcoholic products proceeds without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20803/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 2272 and 2422 together.

The requirement for health labelling of alcohol products was enacted in 2018 in the Public Health (Alcohol) Act with the detail of those requirements finalised in 2023. It will come into effect in May 2026.

The legislation provides for health warnings in relation alcohol consumption while pregnant. along with liver disease and cancer, as well as health information on the grams of alcohol and the calories contained in the alcohol product concerned. The law is designed to facilitate consumers to make an informed choice about their alcohol consumption.