The Minister for Industry and Commerce has threatened a price freeze on drink if there is a concerted effort to raise prices over Christmas.

Report shows archive footage of a pub scene.

Graphic illustrating the rising cost of a pint.

Pub scene.

Interview with Jim Moloney, Bar Workers Union, on price increases.

Newspaper headlines on drink prices.

Graphics illustrating the breakdown in the cost of a pint.

Vox pop interviews with drinkers on the price of drink.

Various pubs.

Interview with Frank Fell, Chief Executive, Licensed Vintners.

To camera Maggie O'Kane.

Interview with Minister Ray Burke on his threatened price freeze.

The reporter is Maggie O'Kane.

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