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Consumption of Alcohol in Ireland Drops by 4.5%
- Economist Anthony Foley's recent report revealed that the average amount of pure alcohol consumed per adult in Ireland decreased by 4.5% last year, reaching 9.49 litres, with nationwide total consumption estimated at 41.5 million litres.
- This decline follows a 25-year downward trend in consumption, reflecting social shifts and increased moderation despite a 2.3% population rise last year.
- Donall O'Keefe, secretary of DIGI, emphasized that the data reflects a long-term trend of more moderate drinking habits among Irish people, with their alcohol consumption having declined to be comparable with the European average.
- O'Keefe urged a 10% alcohol excise tax cut to help rural pubs and restaurants struggling from rising business costs, saying it would sustain these venues as community hubs and tourism assets.
- The ongoing decline and shift to moderation suggest Irish alcohol consumption now aligns with broader European trends, indicating a need to reconsider Ireland’s high excise rates.
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