Readers' Blog: Moderate drinkers will be hit hard

The pre-Budget submission from Alcohol Action Ireland demonstrates that there will be a massive price to pay for minimum unit pricing (MUP) by even moderate drinkers.

MUP will especially hit those of us classified as having middle or lower incomes.

Using products prices and figures cited by Alcohol Action Ireland, let’s look at the example of Brian and Susan. They are married with two children. Once their mortgage and childcare is paid, they don’t have much in the way of discretionary spending.