Calls For Justice Minister To Tackle 'Dial A Drink' Services

It's alleged they are operating unregulated, 24/7.

An alcohol awareness group is calling on the Justice Minister to tackle dial a drink services operating during lockdown. 

The Alcohol Forum and the Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network allege services are continuing unregulated 24 hours a day and that it's impossible for a vendor to accurately verify the age of those buying over the phone. 

In a recent survey, the group also found that 1 in 3 respondents had increased their alcohol consumption since March 13th. 

It's all part of a nationwide campaign being launched later this morning.

ICAAN programme lead Paula Leonard says it's time legislators stepped up to the mark:

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