A report commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has found the industry accounts for 80,000 full time jobs in Ireland and pays over €2bn in taxes annually and says consumption of alcohol is falling.
The report found the drinks industry paid €2bn to the exchequer in 2003 in VAT, excise duties and other taxes.
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