More than 500 public health professionals, health scientists and NGOs from 60 countries - inlcuding Alcohol Action Ireland - recently signed a joint Statement of Concern about the activities of…
A letter to The Irish Times from Dr Michael Loftus Sir, – Your article describing the reality of life for certain children in today's Ireland (News Agenda, April 5th) makes…
DOCTORS have accused Scotland's drinks lobby of adopting the tactics of Big Tobacco to delay and obstruct health legislation.
Every two in three adults and 25 per cent of pregnant women in Ireland are overweight or obese, and 20 per cent of children are overweight. ”¢ An estimated 12…
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today announced that the Government has approved the appointment of Ms. Norah Gibbon as first Chairperson of the board of…
The heads of pubs, nightclubs and breweries are pleading with David Cameron to stick to his plans to introduce a mininum alcohol price. From the Telegraph In recent weeks, sources…
Belfast conference hears of drink-related health crisis From The Irish Times Friday, April 12, 2013 The Irish Society of Gastroenterology has called for action to be taken against cheap alcohol.…
DRINKERS are being urged to cut their alcohol intake to reduce their risk of cancer. From the Evening Herald Clodagh Sheehy – 11 April 2013 An estimated 1,200 people die…
The call by Kerry County Council (KCoCo) made earlier this year for a special derogation from the alcohol limit for rural drivers, including small-tractor drivers, was another reason to move…