National study to put our drink habits in the spotlight

The Government is to undertake a major study of how much alcohol we consume, how often we go to the pub, and who we drink with as it prepares to consider measures, including minimum pricing, to tackle alcohol misuse.

The Irish Examiner has learned that a package of proposals to help tackle alcohol misuse will be brought before the Cabinet next month.

This will include a final decision on legislation on minimum pricing and whether or not a “social responsibility levy” should be put on the drinks industry.