Govt could introduce minimum alcohol pricing before Christmas

The government could bring in minimum unit pricing for alcohol before Christmas as supermarkets prepare to slash their prices.

Govt could introduce minimum alcohol pricing before Christmas

The government could bring in minimum unit pricing for alcohol before Christmas as supermarkets prepare to slash their prices.

It is thought some retailers will be selling booze for as little as €1 a can ahead of the festive season.

The Irish Daily Mail reports the government is considering the introduction of new laws within weeks to stop cheap alcohol being sold.

If passed, the legislation would mean the price of a 12 pack of cans is hiked from €12 to €20.

Digital Desk

more courts articles

Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van

More in this section

Minister confirms stiffer sentences for serious knife crimes Minister confirms stiffer sentences for serious knife crimes
Stardust nightclub fire inquest Jury in the Stardust inquests ‘very close’ to reaching verdicts
DCU Centre for Climate and Society annual conference Mary Robinson: Spend money on climate now or our future will be more grim
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited