Emyvale retailer says all border shops will lose out because of alcohol price increases

A north Monaghan retailer says all shops along the border will lose out because of increasing alcohol prices.

The new minimum pricing laws comes into effect today and means a standard bottle of wine cannot now be sold for less than 7 euro 40, and a can of beer for less than 1 euro 70.

However similar adjustments won't be made in Northern Ireland until 2023.

Glyn Williams, owner of the Centra store in Emyvale says it goes beyond just a saving on drinks.