Alcohol causes 1 in 8 breast cancers in Ireland. Health info labels warn people of the link between alcohol & cancer. Delaying their introduction has real-life implications for families all over Ireland @CarrollJennifer @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD
Breast cancer diagnoses increase 26% in women under-50
Health charity urges women to be aware of their body and check themselves monthly
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New report shows Scottish ambulance staff endure 'routine' episodes of aggression, violence & sexual harassment on alcohol-related calls. Alcohol is a key driver of sexual violence & must be included in the next Zero Tolerance strategy on DSGBV in Ireland
Paramedics endure violence and harassment on alcohol-related calls, study finds
Ambulance staff often experience aggression, violence, and sexual harassment when responding to alcohol-related callouts, ...
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Any extension to licensing hours - thereby increasing alcohol consumption - will inevitably lead to increased levels of sexual harassment, assaults & violence, much of which will be perpetrated against female workers. https://alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Impact-of-Extended-Opening-Hours-on-Workload-and-Worker-Safety-FINAL.pdf
AAI's @SheilaGilheany speaks to @USAlcoholPolicy about Ireland’s groundbreaking step toward requiring cancer warning labels on alcohol, why labels matter, how the alcohol industry fights to suppress them & what advocates everywhere can learn from Ireland
In Ireland around 580,000 people have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) of which 90,000 are at a severe level. In 2024 there were only 8,745 cases (44% new cases) gaining access to alcohol treatment services. Many people in need are slipping through the cracks
Should alcohol be considered a gateway drug? | Newstalk
The Department of Health has been told that alcohol needs to be included in the next Drugs Strate...
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Alcohol causes around 1,000 cancer cases a year in Ireland. Despite the significant risk from drinking, public awareness is alarmingly low. Labels tell people the facts so they can make informed decisions. There can be no further delays @CarrollJennifer
Doctors call for warnings on 'proven link between alcohol and cancer' to be displayed on alcoholic...
European Health Alliance on Alcohol said some 239,530 deaths are estimated as being caused by alcohol consumption annually in Europe
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In today's @irishexaminer @SAOLprojectIRL @MOVEIreland & AAI join the dots on the links between alcohol & domestic violence & ask why there appears to be a reluctance to acknowledge the impact of alcohol on domestic violence in policy making. READ MORE ⬇️
Joining the dots between alcohol and domestic violence
Another Budget has passed in which the links between alcohol and domestic violence are not accounted for, and the ...
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End the Silence is AAI's annual series of events to raise awareness of the issues arising from growing up with alcohol harm in the home. This year's series of 3 webinars takes place from Nov 11-15. Find out more & register by clicking the link below ⬇️
End the Silence 2025 - Alcohol Action Ireland
End the Silence 2025 Webinars Book your spot here Webinar information Webinar featuring: Prof Siri Håvås Haugland ...
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[New to the library] Stakeholder consultations to inform the development of a successor national drug strategy: summary of key findings https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/44454/
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Today AAI CEO @SheilaGilheany will address the Senate of Canada @SenateCA to talk about Ireland's progress in the area of labelling of alcohol products, as well as the obstacles. Despite the recent delay, the labels are appearing on a growing number of alcohol brands in Ireland
Great work @OCallaghanJim @DeptJusticeIRL @Education_Ire to show leadership around introduction of Operation Encompass, which has taken a giant leap forward with Govt approval for draft legislation. This move is huge boost for thousands of children 👏
Press release: Legislation to introduce Operation Encompass a huge step to support thousands of...
Alcohol Action Ireland press release, Wednesday 22 October 2025 Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI), the national independent ...
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