Minimum unit pricing is set to be introduced here in January of next year.
The weekly limit for alcohol consumption in Ireland can be bought for less than €8.
Alcohol Action Ireland's annual survey of off-licences finds men can spend €7.65 while women only have to spend €4.95.
Alcohol Action Ireland release its annual Price Survey 2021
— AlcoholActionIreland (@AlcoholIreland) August 17, 2021
Sophisticated pricing strategy ensures alcohol affordability is universal throughout urban, regional or rural Ireland.
Introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing will save lives:https://t.co/v1rWISZzzV pic.twitter.com/S4XSrevUvv
Minimum unit pricing is set to be introduced here in January of next year.
The advocacy group says the survey highlights the importance of minimum unit pricing, which is set to be introduced in January.
AAI Head of Communications and Advocacy, Eunan McKinney, has been speaking to Eoin Beatty on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today:
Exceptional affordability continues to sustain Ireland’s harmful use of alcohol.
— AlcoholActionIreland (@AlcoholIreland) August 17, 2021
Alcohol is so cheap in Ireland – Irish men can drink weekly low-risk guideline limit for as little as €7.65; women €4.95.#alcoholharm
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