Departmental Regulations

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Questions (385)

Pádraig Rice

Question:

385. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the regulations being developed under section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18178/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

In January 2021, the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (Sale and Supply of Alcohol Products) Regulations 2020 made under Section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act came into operation. Those Regulations prohibit certain alcohol price promotions including the award or use of loyalty card points in relation to the purchase of alcohol products.

I am currently developing further regulations on alcohol promotions to address additional price promotions in relation to loyalty cards. When finalised, the draft law will require submission for EU assessment under the Technical Standards Directive (Directive (EU) 2015/1535).