Fine Gael senators threaten to vote against Coalition alcohol bill

Fine Gael senators have threatened to vote against the Government’s alcohol bill if they do not get reassurances on measures impacting on small businesses.

Fine Gael senators threaten to vote against Coalition alcohol bill

A number of crunch meetings were yesterday held in a bid to ease the worries of senators before the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 is debated in the Seanad this afternoon.

However, Government senators are still concerned that the bill will severely impact on small rural retailers and corner shops.

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