Health warnings on Irish drinks labels could be removed in an effort to increase trade, according to the Minister for Enterprise and Tourism.

Minister Peter Burke told Newstalk Breakfast that removing certain rules on Irish firms could increase competitiveness.

"Obviously, the regulations come from the Department of Health, but we have a very close eye on our competitiveness," he said.

"One thing I'm doing this week, I'm bring forward a proposal to the Cabinet Subcommittee on the Economy, with a view to do a memorandum to Government next week on looking at two key issues.

"One to set and train to have our competitive strategy, which will be very clear that we want a very significant action plan together with whole of Government supporting it before the summer.

"But secondly, there's a number of key areas, I think, where we can get quick wins now and try and get them in train before the summer."

Minister Burke said that would "send a very strong signal to businesses that we're very serious about our competitive piece".

Main image: Alcohol shelf in liquor store or supermarket. Woman buying a bottle of red wine and looking at alcoholic drinks in shop.