Letters to the Editor: Minimum pricing for alcohol is robbery

The only people benefiting from setting a floor pricing on alcohol selling is the Government, says one correspondent. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Saying the measure to set a floor price for all alcohol products under which they cannot be sold is designed to reduce the harms caused by the misuse of alcohol and delay young people beginning to consume (Minimum alcohol pricing begins: How much will your drinks cost? Irish Examiner, Jan 4) is a poor excuse in order to take more money from the public unfairly.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly should be aware that for those with addiction, the lack of the substance could and can lead to injury, withdrawal-related injuries, costing our already overwhelmed health system more funds, and possibly more pressure on medical staff. Irrational decision making in order to desperately obtain it could also peak crime rates, which could, and probably will, cost the tax payer more.