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Great to see this news from Scotland. As pointed out by @hrbireland - evidence shows that MUP is most effective in combination with a suite of other recommendations within the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 and when it is adjusted in line with inflation.
You can enjoy a drink and still legitimately worry about a friend's drinking, or our country's level of drinking.
Evidence shows alcohol's harms, including cancer. As well as warnings, we need more alternatives to pubs.
@rte @AlcoholIreland @hrbireland
Density of alcohol outlets has close relationship with alcohol harm. Cap should be placed on density. Something which could be included in #SaleofAlcoholBill, rather than an increase in licenses as proposed in Bill. Health Impact Assessment of Bill could provide valuable insight.
Action required: "A further consideration is online alcohol advertising, which is overlooked in the legislation... no one could have foreseen how social media and online activity would be such a fundamental part of our lives, and especially in children’s and adolescents’ lives."
@hrbireland states: "Alcohol advertising is one of the most influential drivers of adolescent drinking, and children in particular are regularly exposed to alcohol marketing. The Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 intends to protect children as much as possible from this exposure..
Great to see the work of Silent Voices recognised in the @hrbireland report -
🚨 "Experiencing parental problem alcohol use (PPAU) in the home has long been recognised as an adverse childhood experience (ACE)"
Given the heavy impact of alcohol on our health system, really important that gov does not increase this pressure by extending alcohol availability. @ColmBurkeTD @DonnellyStephen @SimonHarrisTD
Much useful data in @hrbireland report. Interesting to note the increase in liver disease hospitalisations until 2021. Possibly decrease in 2022 related to introduction of Min Unit Pricing of alcohol. Important that @roinnslainte evaluate the impacts of alcohol policy changes.
HRB report shows alcohol remains a significant public health issue causing illness and putting pressure on our health system.
https://tinyurl.com/ms2dprz2
Our press release re @hrbireland report:
Ireland is an “alcogenic environment” where, despite the many harms, alcohol use is interlinked in many aspects of our lives and 73% of the population lives within 300 metres of a liquor licence
https://alcoholireland.ie/press-release-hrb-report-highlights-the-great-burden-alcohol-places-on-people-society-and-public-services/
The reports states: “A higher density of alcohol retailers is associated with greater incidences of violence, assault, and domestic violence. It is also associated with an increased risk of underage children purchasing alcohol, binge drinking, and incidents of drink-driving.
Ireland has a high density of premises selling alcohol. Despite the decrease in the overall number of liquor licences issued, the decrease in the number of pub licences issued has been offset by an increase in the number of off-licences.”
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There are significant concerns about aspects of the Sale of Alcohol Bill which are likely to lead to increased alcohol harm.
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