Action plan on alcohol put back until September

The Cabinet has put the much-anticipated action plan on alcohol back until September, the Irish Examiner understands.

Action plan on alcohol put back until September

Fiona Ryan of Alcohol Action Ireland last night said she was “shocked and disappointed” and said it was time the Government “prioritised national interests”.

The move comes amid a war of words between senior members of Fine Gael and Labour over the plan, with Justice Minister Alan Shatter accusing Labour chairman Colm Keaveney of living in “fantasy land”.

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