Alcohol Action Ireland praises Bill as key step to reducing alcohol-related harm in country.
The Government’s Public Health (Alcohol) Bill has been met with broad acclaim by campaign groups, but drinks industry representatives say it will serve to undermine Ireland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid.
The Bill, published by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, contains new measures such as introducing minimum pricing for alcohol, banning alcohol advertising near schools and on public transport and creating a broadcast watershed of 9pm before which alcohol advertisements will not be permitted.
Alcohol Action Ireland praised the Bill as a “landmark piece of legislation”, and said the measures are an important first step to reducing alcohol-related harm in Ireland.
“Most importantly, this legislation can save lives. The three key evidence-based areas required for changing a harmful drinking culture - alcohol pricing, marketing and availability - are represented in the legislation, which is very encouraging,” said Conor Cullen, its head of advocacy.
Source: Ciarán D'Arcy, 10/12/15
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