Drinks industry disputes 'outdated' consumption figures
11/07/2006 - 11:09:59The drinks industry is disputing recent claims by an Oireachtas committee that alcohol consumption is increasing in Ireland.
In a report published today, the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland says the committee was using out-of-date information when it reached it conclusions.
DIGI says its own analysis shows that the real level of consumption is 30% below that stated by the committee.
It also says alcohol consumption actually fell by some 7% between 2001 and 2005.
