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Alcohol death rate double among men

  • Post published:29/01/2013
  • Post category:World News

Men are twice as likely as women to die from alcohol-related causes, figures suggest. In 2011, about 66% of the 8,748 alcohol-related deaths in the UK were men and around 33% were women, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

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Council sends letter to Minister calling for drink-driving limit to be relaxed

  • Post published:29/01/2013
  • Post category:News

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL has confirmed that it has sent a letter to the Minister for Justice outlining the nature a recently passed motion which called for drink-driving limits to be relaxed in rural areas.

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EU nations divided on alcohol consumption guidelines

  • Post published:28/01/2013
  • Post category:World News

Little consensus exists among Europe's 27 member states on safe or sensible alcohol consumption. Little consensus exists among Europe's 27 member states on safe or sensible alcohol consumption.

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Ban on alcohol discounts will hit middle class

  • Post published:27/01/2013
  • Post category:World News

Responsible middle-class drinkers will be penalised under plans to ban cheap alcohol, the country’s biggest wine merchant has warned.

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NSW govt anti-binge drinking ad criticised

  • Post published:27/01/2013
  • Post category:World News

A NSW government campaign that promotes drinking wisely is just

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Sobering message about suicide few in Ireland want to hear

  • Post published:26/01/2013
  • Post category:News

From the Irish Times BREDA O'BRIEN Danny Healy-Rae thinks that people should be able to drink a couple of pints and drive home, but only on quiet country roads. Otherwise,…

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Sobering message about suicide few in Ireland want to hear

  • Post published:26/01/2013
  • Post category:News

Danny Healy-Rae thinks that people should be able to drink a couple of pints and drive home, but only on quiet country roads. Otherwise, the isolation that people suffer will put them at risk of suicide.

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Why should we pay more campaign aims to ‘kill’ alcohol minimum pricing proposals

  • Post published:25/01/2013
  • Post category:World News

Supermarkets and drinks suppliers are joining forces to try to kill the government’s minimum pricing plans, The Grocer can reveal. A new campaign spearheaded by the wine & Spirit Trade Association is being backed by compa

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Shortall and Gilmore bicker over alcohol abuse legislation

  • Post published:25/01/2013
  • Post category:News

From Independent.ie By Michael Brennan Deputy Political Editor Friday January 25 2013 FORMER Junior Minister Roisin Shortall has warned Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore to stop making "excuses" after he blamed her…

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Healy-Rae drink and drive plan irresponsible, say ministers and garda chief

  • Post published:25/01/2013
  • Post category:News

From Irish Independent By Tom Brady Security Editor Friday January 25 2013 TWO government ministers and Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan have dismissed the call by Kerry County Council for a…

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