asked the Taoiseach the gross national consumption of alcoholic beverages in litres for the years 1980-85 under the following categories, (a) spirits, (b) beer and (c) wine.
Written Answers. - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages.
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Estimated consumpton of alcoholic beverages was as follows in the years 1980-85:
|
1980 |
1981 |
1982 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
|
|
000 litres |
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|
Spirits |
7,010 |
6,480 |
5,740 |
4,930 |
5,430 |
6,260 |
|
Beer |
289,680 |
279,460 |
286,500 |
262,660 |
270,400 |
272,510 |
|
Wine (including Cider and Perry |
17,780 |
18,940 |
18,190 |
19,860 |
21,880 |
21,550 |