Tough Alcohol Rules Likely To Fail Fiscal Test

Ireland's Health and Children Committee has recommended stiff new rules for the alcoholic drinks industry, including a ban on sales alongside groceries, confectionery and fuel, and recommendations to increase prices. The cross party group of politicians published its 'The Misuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs' report that suggested a radical overhaul was needed to tackle the country's drinking problem. The proposals will now be examined by Junior Health Minister Roisin Shortall and if implemented could reshape the alcoholic drinks industry. However, given the importance of alcohol to the government's fiscal accounts and its difficult financial position, we think the

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