Martin O’Dea Limerick Leader Briefing Notes

Alcohol Bill The proposals contained in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 are long overdue. We have for years called for action to ensure the safe and responsible sale of alcohol for several years. We broadly welcome the steps taken by Minister Varadkar and agree that any long term strategic approach to tackling alcohol misuse […]

Vintners’ Federation of Ireland Welcomes Government Measures to Tackle Alcohol Misuse

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) broadly welcomes the measures announced by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and signed off by Cabinet today. Crucially, the Minster has addressed the issues of availability, price, information and display. However, the VFI is calling on the Minster to ensure that the specific aspects referring to the Minimum Unit […]

Govt publishes far-reaching measures to tackle alcohol misuse

      Restrictions on cheap alcohol       Warning labels & calorie details       Strong new powers for Environmental Health Officers       New restrictions on advertising, marketing & sponsorship Cabinet has today signed off on far-reaching proposals to reduce alcohol consumption and tackle alcohol misuse which will help Ireland to cut alcohol consumption […]