Young and Vulnerable people at risk from "Home Drinking".
'Home drinking' is leading to alcohol abuse by both young and vulnerable people.
That's according to Alcohol Action Ireland who made the comments on foot of an indication by the EU's Highest Court that Scotland may not be allowed to introduce minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
The charity says 88 deaths every month in Ireland are directly attributed to alcohol and that bringing in MUP here is an effective way to tackle its abuse in Ireland.
Speaking to RedFM News, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland Suzanne Costello says it will be challenging to try and change the home drinking culture:
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