Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
834. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the minimum unit pricing for alcohol under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 will be implemented in view of the pressing need to tackle alcohol abuse and dependence and the growing nature of binge drinking in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12864/21]
View answerThe 2013 Government Decision which approved the introduction of minimum unit pricing in Ireland agreed to its implementation on that basis that it would be introduced here and in Northern Ireland simultaneously. This was to allay concerns that its introduction in one jurisdiction only would impact negatively on cross-border trade. Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has committed to a public consultation on the introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland.
