Call for maximum price on alcohol to be introduced

There’s a call on the Government to bring in maximum prices on alcohol.

The Consumers Association is making the call, after Heineken announced an increase in its keg price which publicans say will be passed on in the cost of a pint.

Some pub owners say it will increase the cost of a drink by between 25 and 35 cent.

The Consumers Association of Ireland’s Chairman Michael Kilcoyne says the Government must take action – not only on the price of a pint, but other products as well:

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