Leo Varadkar: EU court ruling 'doesn't strike down minimum pricing' for alcohol

The Health Minister Leo Varadkar says increasing excise on alcohol will not necessarily increase the price of alcohol in shops.

Leo Varadkar: EU court ruling 'doesn't strike down minimum pricing' for alcohol

The Health Minister Leo Varadkar says increasing excise on alcohol will not necessarily increase the price of alcohol in shops.

Mr Varadkar says he is aware of some retailers who are selling drink below the combined cost and amount of the excise duty.

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