Irish Examiner view: Alcohol still a part of Irish life

Report states that three Irish people out of four still live within walking distance of a licensed premises

Ireland still has the third highest number of pubs per capita despite the widespread closures in recent years. 

New research has provided fresh insights into Ireland’s relationship with alcohol — some of them surprising, some of them all too familiar.

Despite many reports of widespread pub closures all over Ireland, a Health Research Board report — using data gathered by the University of Sheffield — states that three Irish people out of four still live within walking distance of a licensed premises.