Education Policy

Thursday, 24 November 2022

Questions (107)

Michael Lowry

Question:

107. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on her Department's ongoing engagement with both the HSE and the Department of Health to ensure that no alcohol industry-funded literature produced by a website (details supplied) is used in schools to educate school-aged children regarding the dangers of alcohol; if she has formally directed or informed schools through a circular for them not to utilise and discard any material received from the website; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58409/22]

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Written answers

Minister for Education

It is not appropriate that resources or materials produced or funded by the drinks industry, for education and awareness on alcohol, are in use in our schools.

My Department is giving active consideration to how best to ensure that this position is reflected across our schools, including liaison with colleagues in the Department of Health and the HSE, and this process remains ongoing.