How will more outlets make us drink less?

ACCORDING to Justice Minister Michael McDowell, the proposed café bars will reduce binge drinking (Irish Examiner, May 7).

How will more outlets make us drink less?
Thu, 12 May, 2005 - 01:00

Has the minister any knowledge of today’s urban jungle and has he any contact with his Government colleagues in the Departments of Health and Children, and Education?

The minister seems to think that the more available alcohol is, the less it will be abused.

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