Almost 60% of independent off-licences across Ireland face the risk of closure in 2015

The National Off-Licence Association has released figures from its 2014 member's survey as part of its 2015 pre-Budget Submission

The Association is warning of widespread closures if excise duty on alcohol is increased again and it's alos blaming the availability of low cost alcohol.

48% of respondents to the survey reported a decrease in turnover in 2013

Evelyn Jones, Chairperson of the off-licence Association says the future looks grim unless the Government takes action on those selling Alcohol cheaply: