Ireland’s Alcohol Drop and Tax Debate | Belfast News

Ireland’s alcohol consumption is on the decline—down over a third since 2001—with adults now drinking just 9.3 liters of pure alcohol on average. This puts Ireland squarely in the EU middle, no longer an outlier. Beer still dominates with over 42% of the market, followed by wine and spirits. Despite lower consumption, Irish drinkers pay some of the highest alcohol taxes in the EU, which the drinks industry says is hurting pubs—especially those without food service—and hurting tourism. They’re calling for a 10% tax cut to support small businesses and rural communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4731f24564202a2