Benefits of minimum alcohol price highlighted

The positive effects on society of minimum pricing for alcohol will “swamp” any negative impact on the industry or on tax revenues, a report commissioned by the Government has found.

The research, by CJP Consultants, said the societal costs of the consumption of alcohol “far outweigh” the employment and tax benefits.

The report is being used by an official North-South body which is examining an all-island scheme, including the establishment of an exact floor price.