Latest: Time for Ireland to lead on alcohol restricitions, says Reilly

LATEST: The Seanad is tonight debating amendments to the Public Health Alcohol Bill - which seeks to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2017 - 06:30

Update 6.30pm: The Seanad is tonight debating amendments to the Public Health Alcohol Bill - which seeks to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.

Senators have told the chamber they have been lobbied by shopkeepers, who argue that they will be disproportionately affected by rules on segregating drink.

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