Alcohol Marketing and Young People's Drinking Behaviour in Ireland
A study carried out by the Health Promotion Research Centre at NUI Galway, commissioned by Alcohol Action Ireland, found that Irish children are exposed to large volumes of alcohol marketing, which increases their likelihood of drinking alcohol and engaging in risky drinking behaviour.
November 26, 2015 - 1.3 MiB
Alcohol Action Ireland Pre Budget Submission 2016
Alcohol Action Ireland recommends that excise duty on all alcohol products be increased in Budget 2016 so that the price of alcohol is set at a level that reflects its significant health, social, and economic impacts; the wide range of harm its consumption causes to others; the costs borne by the State and, ultimately, the taxpayer. We also recommend the introduction of a social responsibility levy on the alcohol industry, which currently makes no direct contribution to addressing the considerable financial burden the consumption of its products places on the State.
August 19, 2015 - 830.8 KiB
National Cancer Strategy Submission
Alcohol Action Ireland's submission on a National Cancer Strategy. Alcohol consumption can cause cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, bowel and female breast. Research conducted by the National Cancer Control Programme in 2013 found that alcohol is associated with approximately 900 new cancer cases per year and 500 cancer deaths.
August 4, 2015 - 282.8 KiB
National Maternity Strategy Submission
Alcohol Action Ireland's submission on a National Maternity Strategy, which focuses on the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
July 29, 2015 - 265.3 KiB
Conference Programme
Girls, Women and Alcohol: The changing nature of female alcohol consumption in Ireland
April 20, 2015 - 669.9 KiB
Pre Budget Submission Summary
A two-page summary of the key points from Alcohol Action Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission 2015.
September 3, 2014 - 332.8 KiB
Pre Budget Submission 2015
Alcohol Action Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission 2015.
September 3, 2014 - 331.0 KiB
Submission to the "Working Group on Regulating Sponsorship by Alcohol Companies of Major Sporting Events"
Alcohol Action Ireland's submission to the "Working Group on Regulating Sponsorship by Alcohol Companies of Major Sporting Events". This submission sets out the issues surrounding alcohol sponsorship of sport in Ireland and why implementing a ban will be a key part of any plan to reduce alcohol-related harm.
June 18, 2014 - 4.9 MiB
Alcohol & Pregnancy Leaflet
It is in a child’s best interests for a prospective mother not to drink alcohol while pregnant, due to the risk of damaging the physical and mental development of the unborn child — damage which can have serious, life-long consequences.
March 28, 2014 - 335.1 KiB
Outcomes from the conference, Facing 'The Fear': Alcohol and Mental Health in Ireland
Alcohol's role as a serious risk factor in mental health difficulties, including suicide, self-harm and depression, was examined by expert speakers at a conference held in November 2013 by Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues.
March 11, 2014 - 1.7 MiB