Scots ban on supermarket alcohol deals comes into force
New laws have come into force which limit the sale of cheap alcohol in Scotland.
Government criticised for lack of action on alcohol
The Alliance for Action on Alcohol says the the Federal Government is ignoring the advice of both the preventative health task force and the Henry tax review by not introducing a volumetric tax on alcohol. But winemakers say the tax would only push up cask wine prices and won't address problem drink
Tesco branded ‘irresponsible’ for going online to dodge ban on bulk alcohol sales
A row breaks out after the supermarket chain urges customers to order discounted drink from south of the border over the internet.
Stores cutting alcohol prices ‘to defy bulk buy ban’
RETAILERS will defy the Scottish Government by continuing to sell cheap alcohol despite a ban on discounted package deals. The Alcohol etc (Scotland) Act 2010, which bans group discounts and buy-one-get-one-free offers, is aimed at reducing the ince
Alcohol advertising on YouTube ‘out of control’ says marketing agency
Children of any age with access to YouTube can instantly view alcohol-related content and on average, 6% of the views of adult-orientated content are by 13 to 17 year olds, according to statistics released by London-based digital age
Irish Times – Ex-coroner warns of dangers of binge drinking
A former Dublin coroner has expressed concern about binge drinking among young people and said it was surprising greater numbers do not die from the effects of alcohol, considering what…
Minister under fire after securing special train for All-Ireland final
JUNIOR Transport Minister Alan Kelly secured a special train to take him and Tipperary supporters to Dublin for the All-Ireland senior hurling final. While most Tipperary and Kilkenny fans travelling to the match had to be on 'dry' services, the special service used by Mr Kelly sold alcohol.
Coroner ‘amazed’ more don’t die from binge drinking
THE recently-retired Dublin coroner has expressed concern about binge drinking among young people and said it is surprising that greater numbers do not die from the effects of alcohol, considering what they drink.
Lidl cheap wine promotion ‘irresponsible’, says Minister
A DECISION by one of the State’s leading supermarket chains to sell two bottles of red wine for just €5 today as part of a special promotional campaign has been condemned as “irresponsible†by Minister of State for Health RóisÃn Shortall.
Here’s to Arthur, and all that cash going to the UK
IT was Ireland's national commercial celebration of alcohol yesterday. We do the non-commercial celebration of alcohol on St Patrick's Day when around the globe we drink like fish to remind everyone that we have a serious national problem with the sauce.
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