The booze battle
We know that Ireland has a drink problem, but how to tackle it has become a fight between politicians, lobby groups and the alcohol industry. How will we wean ourselves off the drink, asks PATRICK FREYNE FIRST THE GOOD NEWS.
Mine’s a double-standard
CIARAN HANCOCK in The Irish Times On Wednesday, Pernod Ricard said the number of visitors to its Jameson whiskey facilities in Cork and Dublin rose by 16 per cent in…
New website highlights cancer risks posed by alcohol
A NEW website has been launched focusing on the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer. The Association of European Cancer Leagues and the European Alcohol Policy Alliance have come together…
Russia makes its advertising sober up
From The Irish Times: RUSSIA, HOME of vodka, is about to become a public health case study after a law banning the advertising of alcohol on television, radio, public transport…
We must raise the bar to call time on boozing
Nelson McCausland says he is dedicated to tackling our unhealthy relationship with alcohol. But his latest proposals are a muddle-headed mish-mash, says Malachi O'Doherty
Alcohol and tobacco heavies weigh in
OPINION: The media has always displayed a pretty keen interest in the alcohol consumption habits of young women. So far, that social conscience hasn't extended to running similarly outraged stories about last week's efforts by the alcohol industry to preserve their lucrative trade in 'alcopop' drin
Russia makes its advertising sober up
RUSSIA, HOME of vodka, is about to become a public health case study after a law banning the advertising of alcohol on television, radio, public transport and billboards came into effect this week.
Should alcohol sponsorship of sporting events be banned?
Of all of the policies this government has launched - and there have been many - 'Booze Britain' has been in its crosshairs for quite some time. Minimum alcohol pricing has been the proposed solution but questions remain about the effectiveness of t
The drinks industry will not do the right thing
From The Irish Times SECOND OPINION: A responsibility levy will work and must be supported, writes JACKY JONES THE NEW measures to reduce alcohol related harm proposed by Minister RóisÃn Shortall…
Recorded offences linked to alcohol sale falls
By Noel Baker in the Irish Examiner Tuesday, July 24, 2012 The number of recorded offences linked to sale and supply of alcohol has plummeted according to new figures, leading…
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