Higher fines for alcohol sales to teens

The government has announced stiffer penalties for supermarkets which sell alcohol to under-age children, reports NOS on Friday.


Small supermarkets could face fines of up to €1,800 and will be banned from selling alcohol if caught for a third time. Larger stores will face higher fines.

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