New research on alcohol consumption suggests that moderate drinkers have better income levels than those who do not drink.
Details of the study, carried out by Dr Gillian Ormond of UCC, are being outlined at an economics conference in NUI Galway.
The research involved a detailed analysis of data provided by 10,000 respondents, who took part in the Slán survey - a national lifestyle and attitudes poll.
A total of 28% were non-drinkers, almost two thirds were classified as moderate and the remainder were heavy drinkers, consuming more than the recommended weekly amounts of alcohol for men or women.
While the difference between the income of moderate and heavy drinkers was very small, non-drinkers were found to earn substantially less than both other categories.
Dr Ormond says the findings mirror research conducted elsewhere but she pointed out that the Government's Steering Group on Alcohol Policy did not consider the benefits of moderate consumption in its 2012 report.
Source: rte.ie, 04/09/14
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