Mr Donnelly and the Irish Government is facing stiff opposition from the well-resourced lobbyists of the drinks industry.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has hailed new alcohol danger labelling as “a world first” that will in years to come be seen as revolutionary as the smoking ban.
READ MORE: Fans debate what Conor McGregor is doing with his hands during photo at Katie Taylor fight Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland, said, “Unfortunately this is an example of zealotry rather than evidence-based legislation. Drinks Ireland also said that the legislation will have a significant negative impact on Irish producers not only reputationally but logistically and in terms of massive additional costs, in particular small breweries and distilleries, at a time when there are already massive external pressure from inflation and other issues.
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