Boozing levels across Ireland have soared in the past two
years but are still down on pre-pandemic peak figures.
Alcohol Action Ireland has suggested that the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing could be affecting sales. Figures from Revenue show that consumption last year was 10.2 litres of pure alcohol per capita over the age of 15 – this is a 7.6% rise on 2021.
AAI says the Government target is for Ireland to reduce per capita use to 9.1 litres – originally earmarked for 2020 when set in 2013. A spokesperson for AAI said: “The 2022 level is 12% above this target.
