Postpone plan to make alcohol more available

OVER the last few years, alcohol in Ireland became more available as a result of extended opening hours, increased availability in off-licenses, petrol stations and restaurants, and an increase in the number of special exemptions.

Postpone plan to make alcohol more available

As availability increased so did our alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm.

The high level of consumption is compounded by the fact that we have the highest level of binge drinking in Europe.

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