Irish drinks industry faces “major crisis” as alcohol sales plunge in September
Oct 9th, 2008 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland [DIGI] has reported an accelerating decline in alcohol consumption during the first nine months of this year. An analysis of excise receipts from the Revenue Commissioners reveals that alcohol sales are down 9% in the first nine months of the year [January – September inclusive] and are down 22% in the month of September alone [compared to the same month in 2007].