ALCOHOL plays a significant role in many fatal assaults that occur on the street, in licensed premises and at house parties, according to the Deputy State Pathologist Michael Curtis. From…
The Government is considering slapping a special tax on booze after agreeing to ban alcohol companies sponsoring major sporting events by 2020. From the Irish Mirror The Cabinet's sub committee…
Government Ministers remain deadlocked over banning alcohol sponsorship in sport, with those pushing for the move being told they will have to come up with alternative sources of funding. From…
A social responsibility levy would make a significant contribution to the promotion of healthy activities in Ireland Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, has welcomed media…
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More than 40% of children are signing up to social media networks by claiming to be older than 18, subjecting them to targeted advertising for gambling, alcohol, slimming aids and sexual dating services, according to research from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
The Scottish Government will "win hands down" if a challenge to its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol ends up in the European Court, the Health Secretary predicted.
Whisky producers have said they fear a damaging trade war if a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland is approved by the European Commission.
Opinions of European Union member states on Scottish government plans for minimum alcohol pricing have been released to BBC Scotland. Position of Ireland on Notification 2012/0394/UK on the draft Alcohol…
Five European wine-producing nations are trying to block Scotland's plans for minimum alcohol pricing. From BBC News France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Bulgaria have said the policy is illegal, unfair…