Umbrella support behind Oireachtas report on alcohol bill

An alliance of doctors, HSE experts, youth leaders,and campaigners are backing an Oireachtas Health Committee report on the forthcoming Alcohol Bill.

More than 30 people have signed a letter saying the proposals will reduce the number of men, women, and children who die or are harmed by alcohol use.

The report by the health committee, published on last Monday, backed minimum unit pricing, health labels on bottles and restrictions on the advertising of alcohol to children.