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Is enough being done to help reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland?

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Ireland. The measure aims to reduce the sale of very strong alcohol products at very low prices and is one part of many measures introduced through the...

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08.20 4 Jan 2023


Is enough being done to help reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland?


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08.20 4 Jan 2023


Today marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Ireland.

The measure aims to reduce the sale of very strong alcohol products at very low prices and is one part of many measures introduced through the Public Health Alcohol Act 2018 – but what needs to be done to ensure successful implementation?

Speaking to Ciara this morning was Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.


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