437. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if she will be updating the evidence base in relation to alcohol sponsorship of sport, as was committed to in the 2014 'Report of the Working Group on Regulating Sponsorship by Alcohol Companies of Major Sporting Events'; if she is aware of recent research on how alcohol sponsorship of sports drives child and youth alcohol consumption (details supplied); and if s…
Topics / Alcohol Advertising
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsAlcohol Advertising
28 questions from 10 TDs, between 11 February 2025 and 26 March 2026.
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1687. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the report launched by a group (details supplied) in relation to the advertising of alcohol online and the potential impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18392/26]
1688. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of a report launched by a group (details supplied) in relation to the advertising of alcohol online and the potential impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18394/26]
1706. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish television networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18476/26]
1707. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish radio networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18477/26]
1708. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products at sporting events, both in and around the venues and grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18478/26]
1709. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning the advertisement of alcohol during and around sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18479/26]
1710. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning alcohol sponsorship of sports teams and individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18480/26]
1711. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol advertising during sporting events has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18481/26]
1712. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol sponsorship of sports teams or individuals has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18482/26]
90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3351/26]
171. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and at sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51128/25]
192. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on the advertising of zero-alcohol products in locations where alcohol advertising is prohibited under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (details supplied); her views on whether such advertising is a breach of the 2018 Act; if she will take steps to address this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52411/25]
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33420/25]
389. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health to clarify the status of the regulations relating to alcohol labelling, which were signed into law by the previous Minister in May 2023 following an extensive notification process to the European Union and the World Trade Organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22902/25]
460. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of the alcohol labelling measures, as provided for under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; the reason for any delay in implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22227/25]
2191. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an up to date response to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19634/25]
247. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on whether advertising by companies (details supplied) contravenes laws in relation to alcohol advertising; if she will engage with companies that engage in this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17769/25]
268. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows certain advertising of non-alcoholic drinks (details supplied); if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17844/25]
1650. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health her plans to amend the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to prohibit marketing of zero-alcohol products that share the same branding, logos and colours as their parent alcoholic counterparts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11428/25]
1753. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a campaign (details supplied); her views on the campaign; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11894/25]
1762. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered amendments to the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, to target zero-alcohol product advertising in spaces where alcohol advertising is restricted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11925/25]
1896. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a campaign (details supplied) which calls for an end to the loophole in the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 which allows zero-alcohol advertising, using the same master branding as full-strength equivalents, in places that are restricted under the 2018 Act; if she supports the campaign; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12949…
324. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to repeated breaches of section 19 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 during sports broadcasting (details supplied); if she will ensure that the legislation is enforced ahead of upcoming sports events; if she will commit to engaging with those who are running and broadcasting these events to ensure that the legislation is adhe…
325. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on whether section 15 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 is being breached by alcohol companies; if not, if she will commit to changing the definition of “advertising” in the 2018 Act to specifically include zero alcohol drinks using the same branding, logos, colours and name as their parent company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. …