Gino Kenny
Ceist:267. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health for an update on the work and current status of the Public Health Alcohol Research Group; and if he intends to publish the report of the group. [8414/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 22 February 2024
Ceisteanna (267, 268)
Gino Kenny
Ceist:268. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health what plans he has in relation to monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, and the impact of any changes to licensing laws as proposed by the Minister for Justice through the Sale of Alcohol Bill. [8415/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together.
The Public Health Alcohol Research Group (PHARG) was established in 2019. The purpose of the Group is to ensure that the measures implemented under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 are comprehensively evaluated to assess their effectiveness in meeting the policy objectives of the legislation. The PHARG has completed its report: Monitoring and Evaluating the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018: A report from the Public Health Alcohol Research Group 2020-2022. This Report is currently under consideration. Decisions with regard to next actions, including publication, will be taken once this process has been completed.
The development of the Sale of Alcohol Bill is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Justice.
Question No. 268 answered with Question No. 267.