Minimum pricing strategy is far too simplistic

The news that Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, is to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol is greeted by many with mixed emotions.

Minimum pricing strategy is far too simplistic
Fri, 06 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
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Yes, it is a step in the right direction but not the solution to deal with excessive alcohol consumption and its culture.

That is much more complex.

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