Irresponsible drinking is a symptom of societal ills

I note that the ‘creeping prohibition’ of alcohol is to begin, much as it did with tobacco 10 years ago. Prices will rise, availability will be curtailed and advertising will be restricted. Doubtless that is only the beginning.

However the term ‘cheap alcohol’ is a relative one. The supermarket pricing for alcohol may seem cheap to a TD or the CEO of a National Charity, but to those we are told are availing of these offers, it is still expensive.

More importantly however, nobody is asking why sections of society are seeking solace in affordable alcohol.