The Health Minister says new minimum pricing for alcohol aim to reduce serious illness and death from drinking.
The laws, which come into effect today, mean a standard bottle of wine cannot now be sold for less than 7 euro 40, and a can of beer for less than 1 euro 70.
Alcohol Action Ireland CEO, Sheila Gilheaney says it’s aimed at problem-drinkers:
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