Concern at 'major shift' to home drinking during the pandemic

Figures suggest a 'major shift to home drinking during the pandemic', reflected in a 12% increase in wine consumption and a 17% drop in beer consumption. 

The State’s top health experts are concerned there has been a “major shift” to home drinking during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Health Research Board (HRB) is particularly worried about the impact on children of an increase in parental drinking.