Submission regarding review of the code of practice on the sale and display of alcohol in mixed trading premises

Introduction and Background Click here to view the full submission document. Alcohol Action Ireland is the national charity for alcohol-related issues. We work to raise awareness of alcohol-related harm and…

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20th December deadline for submissions: review of voluntary code for sale and display of alcohol in mixed trading premises

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter launched a review of the voluntary Code of Practice for the display and sale of alcohol in supermarkets, convenience stores and similar mixed trading outlets…

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Government Excise Duty decision “incomprehensible” as €2.2billion in cuts implemented. Excise duty restoration could have earned the Government €178million

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today branded the Government's decision to keep alcohol excise duty at the same slashed levels as the previous Government's budget as…

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