Ireland is set to become the first country in the world to put health warnings on alcohol products. Dublin’s health minister Stephen Donnelly signed new
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Taxes on alcohol and cigarettes look set to go untouched in next month’s budget. Senior sources said they did not think it was the time
Drinks Ireland’s latest figures show that the Ready to Drink (RTD) spirits category is set to continue growing in popularity this summer. The category includes
The government is being warned that new laws banning the sale of cheap alcohol could reduce tax returns because people are heading to Northern Ireland
Retail sales volumes have plunged by 6.6% in the year to June 2022, according to new government figures. The figures, released by the CSO, show
Alcohol consumption fell by 4.7% between 2020 and 2021 as the hospitality sector endured strict lockdowns in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19,
Independent retailers on both sides of the Irish border have reacted positively to the opening of consultation on the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP)
Irish grocery sales were worth €3.1 billion during the 12 weeks to 26 December 2021, according to the latest figures from Kantar. The market grew
The introduction of minimum pricing on alcohol has come into effect across Ireland. The law will mainly affect alcohol sold in off licences, shops and
It’s been the second tough year in a row with no sign of the pandemic disappearing any time soon, but that’s no reason to despair.