Ireland needs ‘cap’ on alcohol outlets – Alcohol Action Ireland

The Government should consider a “cap” on the number of outlets offering alcohol in a given area, according to the Alcohol Action Ireland CEO.that one person dies each day in Ireland due to alcohol-related liver disease.

The report also found more than one third of road fatalities had been drinking prior to the incident.Alcohol Action Ireland CEO Sheila Gilheany said we should also note the findings on the availability of drink in order to reduce harm.Newstalk Breakfast“We are the third highest across Europe, and that’s despite the fact that there has been quite a number of pub closures.

“There’s also a very high level of off-licences out there as well – 73% of the population lives within 300 metres of a licenced premise.”Ms Gilheany also pointed out the highest level of alcohol availability is found in areas with the highest “depravation levels”.“It’s something that I think would be good for the Government in its Sale of Alcohol Bill to actually try to put a cap on the density of alcohol outlets.

The Alcohol Ireland CEO said this harm reduction would also work if you reduced the opening hours of licenced premises.Ms Gilheany agreed that education and increasing the amount of health warnings on alcoholic products can also help – but emphasised the need to take larger steps.The HRB also found the number of people who do not drink at all has increased from 25% in 2018 to 30% in 2022.

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