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Group wants Social Responsibility levy imposed on off-licences to combat alcohol consumption

Alcohol Action Ireland is calling on the Government to increase the annual charge on off-licences.

It is one of a number of measures it is seeking in its Pre-budget submission.

The group says imposing a Social Responsibility levy would fund efforts to curb rising levels of alcohol consumption.

Head of Communications and Advocacy with Alcohol Action Ireland, Eunan McKinney, outlines two measures they would like to get up and running.

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Source: The Irish Examiner, 05/09/18 

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