Drinks groups ‘undermine’ report

The Department of Justice accused two drinks’ industry groups involved in a Government alcohol strategy committee of trying to “undermine” its final report.

Drinks groups  ‘undermine’ report

But the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport defended one of the groups and issued a strongly-worded letter to the Department of Health’s medical officer, who chaired the committee, regarding negative comments in a draft report about the body.

Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society (MEAS), which is funded by the drinks industry, and the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI), a representative body for manufacturers and suppliers, were members of the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group.

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