New minimum pricing for alcohol has been introduced with the aim to reduce serious illness and death from drinking. The laws, which come into effect today, mean a standard bottle of wine cannot now be sold for less than €7.40, and a can of beer for less than €1.70. Independent councillor Donal Grady and President of Young Fine Gael, Art O’Mahony from Castleisland, debated the issue:
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