Relief for the industry or a blow to public health: Mixed reaction to delayed health warnings on alcohol

Ibec organisation Drinks Ireland welcomed the move and said it provided 'much-needed relief' for drinks producers in this country. File picture: Dan Linehan

There was a mixed reaction to the Government confirming it would delay putting health warnings on alcohol products, from “breathing space for a sector under pressure” to “a blow for public health in Ireland”.

At Cabinet on Tuesday, ministers heard that the introduction of health warnings on alcohol labels was being delayed by two years after concerns were raised about the impact of their implementation in the current global trading environment.