1094. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group, AATEG, has examined linking minimum unit pricing for alcohol to inflation; and is there consideration to the introduction of meaningful changes to the current pricing structure. [74125/26]
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A subject heading for parliamentary questionsAlcohol Pricing
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1095. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when the final report of the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group, AATEG, will be published; and the key recommendations arising from its work. [74124/26]
379. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on Action 3 of the HSE position paper on FASD Prevention, published in September 2022, namely “Advise Government on further development of legislation and regulations to reduce accessibility, availability and affordability of alcohol in line with WHO SAFER initiative and WHO Global Action Plan on Alcohol” led by HSE Health & Wellbeing…
457. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fiscal implications of minimum unit pricing for alcohol, including the extent to which increased consumer costs have resulted in additional revenue for retailers rather than public health initiatives; if he will consider policy options to ensure that any such revenue contributes directly to addiction and harm-reduction services; and if he will…
1701. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider measures to ensure that any future review of minimum unit pricing includes consultation with addiction service providers and public health experts, with a view to determining the way in which the policy will better support frontline addiction and prevention services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58088/25]
168. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the impact of the minimum unit pricing policy on alcohol since its introduction, in light of recent data from the Health Research Board showing an increase in alcohol treatment cases in 2024; if she will examine whether the policy has met its public health objectives; if she will consider options to ensure that revenue linked to alcohol prici…
791. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the health impacts of the introduction of a minimum unit price on alcohol since it came into force; if a review by the Health Research Board will be conducted in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33835/25]
2012. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the enforcement of section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in relation to promotional schemes on alcohol products under clubcard schemes; if this is under review within her department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18752/25]