From UK Wireed News Supporters of minimum pricing for alcohol claim new research from Canada provides further evidence that it would reduce consumption in Scotland. The Saskatchewan province introduced the…
(Medical Xpress)—Consumers tend to switch to less potent alcoholic beverages when minimum prices are raised for cheap, strong drinks, new research from the University of Victoria's Centre for Addictions Researc
CONSUMPTION of strong beer in Canada fell by more than one-fifth after the introduction of a minimum pricing policy for alcohol, it has emerged.
The Alcohol Consumption statements from Seanad Eireann yesterday (Wednesday, October 17) begin at the bottom of this page and continue on the following pages. Minister of State at the Department…
From the Irish Examiner By Dan Buckley Thursday, October 18, 2012 The overwhelming majority of publicans expect trade to worsen, while three-quarters report a continuing decline in customer spending on…
With the nation ’s love affair with alcohol as intoxicating as ever, Dr Garrett FitzGerald praises the work of the Aiséirà Treatment Centre in Wexford, which is quietly celebrating its 25th…
Time Please … For Change Key initiatives that could make a real difference to Ireland ’s relationship with alcohol will be the focus of a conference hosted by Alcohol Action Ireland on…
From the Irish Independent We are a family who live in a nice area. It was fine when the children were young but now the toddlers have become teens. Some…
German discount chain Aldi posted all-time record market share growth in Ireland of nearly 30 per cent for the 12 weeks ending 30 September 2012 according to latest figures released…
LIFESTYLE “VICES†ARE cutting life expectancy and pushing up life insurance premiums, according to insurance company Caledonian Life. The company has cited expert research by the Irish Heart Foundation showing that 39 per cent of Irish adults are overweight and 25 per cent are obese – which is in t