The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has signed into law the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023 and the remaining provisions of Section 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act. Section 12 and the Labelling Regulations together introduce comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products sold in Ireland and provide that similar health information will be … Read more
Dubai eliminated its 30% tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom and made the required liquor licences freely available, ending a long-standing source of income for the ruling family and ostensibly helping to increase tourism to the emirate. Beer regularly costs more than $15 for a pint, or half-litre, despite the price reduction being announced … Read more
The minimum pricing rules on alcohol by the Ireland government take effect from today, As per the law 1 gram of alcohol has to be sold for at least €0.10. A Government minister told that the law was being introduced to make sure “cheap, strong alcohol is not available to children and young people at … Read more
There is a surge in people with liver diseases, probably due to heavy alcohol consumption in Ireland, says a new report by the Beumont Hospital. According to a report by Breaking News.ie, the hospital has seen an increase of 30% of liver patients over the 18 months from the first lockdown. Professor John Ryan, a … Read more