Alcohol on sale in shops and off-licences '70% more affordable than 20 years ago'

According to Alcohol Action Ireland, the 'on-trade' affordability of alcohol in Ireland has increased by 14% over the last two decades, while 'off-trade' alcohol has become 67% more affordable over the same period.

Alcohol on sale in shops and off-licences is almost 70% more affordable now than it was 20 years ago, according to a new analysis from Alcohol Action Ireland.

The report, compiled using data from the Central Statistics Office, found overall, alcohol prices here have “kept pace closely” with inflation.