Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
1237. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the position regarding alcohol labelling; if there are plans for a requirement for ingredients to be clearly listed on the label of alcohol products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46909/13]
View answerThe Government has approved the drafting of a health oriented Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to provide for, among other things, health labelling of alcohol products which will see:
a) Health warnings and advice (including for pregnancy) on all alcoholic drink containers (bottles, cans etc.) and on promotional materials;
b) the amount of pure alcohol as measured in grams and the calorie count contained in each container/measure on the label/container.
There are no plans at the moment to stipulate that any additional information be displayed on the label.
