Alcohol Action Ireland. (2010) Alcohol in Ireland: tackling the financial hangover. Pre budget submission 2011 & the case for minimum pricing. Alcohol Action Ireland.
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Cheap alcohol in Ireland is fuelling a growing health and crime crisis that is costing us an estimated €3.7 billion* a year in health, crime/public order and ancillary costs including workplace absenteeism. As the country faces into a significant period of budget austerity and cuts to frontline services, it is important to remember that these estimated €3.7 billion costs are avoidable costs. According to the Chief Medical Officer of Ireland, a 30% reduction in alcohol-related harm would result in a cost saving to the Exchequer of €1 billion...
A Substance use and dependence > Substance related societal (social) problems
B Substances > Alcohol
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Economic policy
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Economic aspects of substance use (cost / pricing)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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