Levy on alcohol industry akin to 'polluter pays' recommended

Levy could contribute towards the costs of the €3.7bn yearly cost of alcohol-related harms to the State, Dáil committee told. File picture

A levy on the alcohol industry, similar to the 'polluter pays' model, should be considered so that it contributes towards the State's estimated €3.7bn annual bill for alcohol-related harms.

This is among the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice after it scrutinised proposed legislation intended to modernise Irish alcohol laws.