Minimum pricing for alcohol may not actually be curbing the habit for those who're most at risk.
Minimum pricing for alcohol to protect heavy drinkers may not actually be curbing the habit for those who're most at risk.
The British Medical Journal have found consumption among the five percent of heaviest drinkers in Scotland has actually increased since the measure was introduced in 2018.
Ireland brought in the practice in January but analysts say more time is required to work out the impact of the measure here.
Under Irish regulations, an average bottle of wine cannot be sold for less than 7 euro 40 cent, while a can of beer costs at least 1 euro 70 cent.
Laois Teen Wows Crowd At Greenfields Festival
Laois Comedian Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Her Parents
Electric Keys Returns To Electric Picnic
Midlands Actor Cast As John Lennon In New BBC Beatles Drama
Photos: Dave Lawlor Celebrating 50 Years In Music
Photos: The Greenfields Festival
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
Bressie To Perform At Oprah Winfrey Dublin Show
Tullamore Show Launches On 35th Anniversary
Supercar Spectacle Hits The Midlands As Bear Run ’74 Returns This Weekend
Offaly Author Shortlisted For Literary Award
Look back on Forest Fest 2024