Waterford, Ireland / WLR May 4, 2021 6:05 AM The cost of alcohol will soon rise if the Government approves the implementation of minimum pricing for alcohol today (Tuesday). The Irish Examiner reports that Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will seek approval for the scheme, which could see the price of a bottle of vodka increase by up to €7. It is understood Mr Donnelly hopes to introduce minimum unit pricing in the coming months in order to “reduce the health harms of alcohol” by preventing the sale of strong alcohol products at very low prices. The Public Health (Alcohol) Act specifies a minimum price per gram of alcohol of 10 cent.