Minimum pricing: influence, politics and… waiting
Since the Queen's speech failed to confirm whether Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) truly has has been ditched, the jostling, debate and politics surrounding the issue goes on. From Alcohol Policy…
Is alcohol advertising harming girls?
Are the companies who sell alcoholic drinks comparable to cigarette marketers? One doctor thinks so, and is taking the industry to task for the way it advertises to young girls.…
Ban alcohol adverts at music and sport events, says charity
Alcohol advertising should be banned at music and sports events to protect young people from excessive exposure, a charity says. From BBC News Alcohol Concern said many young people recognised…
Irish men more likely to die from cancer – report
A report from the Irish Cancer Society has found that Irish men are more at risk of getting and dying of cancer than women. From RTE.ie The first report to…
BBC News – Glasgow project offers early help to change drinking habits
A service aimed at tackling problem drinking in its early stages has been officially opened in Glasgow.
Letter to The Irish Times from Dr Declan Aherne on alcohol sponsorship of sports
Dear Editor, As our legislators sit down to consider the matter of alcohol sponsorship in sport in the coming week, it is perhaps timely for us to consider our approach to alcohol as…
Leo Varadkar concerned over alcohol ban impact
Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar has expressed concern that sports funding could be lost if a ban on sponsorship by alcohol companies is implemented. From RTE.ie Speaking on RTÉ's Morning…
List of shame targets alcohol ads
Advertisements for Budweiser beer on a telephone box outside a school and a range of Jim Beam Racing children's clothing have been included in a list of the nation's most irresponsible alcohol ads.
Junior health minister Alex White has said he favours a “sunset date” for an end to alcohol sponsorship of major sports
The minister's strategy to tackle the misuse of alcohol is scheduled to be discussed by Cabinet members this week. From the Irish Examiner However, there were suggestions at the weekend…
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