Alcohol bill raises concerns

Ulrich Adam, Spirits EuropePaul Sharp/SHARPPIX

The director general of Spirits Europe met Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed last month to express concerns about the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. The bill would allow for minimum pricing, the labelling of health warnings on alcohol products and restrictions in relation to the advertising and sponsorship of alcohol.

Ulrich Adam, director general of Spirits Europe which represents the spirits industry in 24 European countries, said national initiatives like the ...