Huge jump in alcohol deaths in North
The number of people who died from alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland increased by 40% in under a decade, it has been revealed. From Independent.ie Almost 300 people succumbed in…
Professor calls for more effective regulation of online alcohol marketing aimed at young people
Professor Christine Griffin from the Department of Psychology is calling for tighter regulations around alcohol marketing aimed at young people who use social network sites. From the University of Bath Professor…
Benefits of minimum alcohol price highlighted
The positive effects on society of minimum pricing for alcohol will “swamp” any negative impact on the industry or on tax revenues, a report commissioned by the Government has found.…
Facing the fear — over half our population drinks in a high-risk way
It's impossible to seriously address mental health in Ireland without resolving our harmful relationship with alcohol, says Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland. Last Month World Suicide Prevention Day…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the increase in excise duty and highlights the importance of minimum pricing
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the decision by the Government to increase excise duty on alcohol in Budget 2014, but has warned that tax…
Tackling alcohol abuse
The Government is hastening slowly in confronting the issue of widespread alcohol abuse. Draft legislation, published last Thursday, is unlikely to take effect for 12 months. By that time, Ministers…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the announcement of the Government’s new measures to deal with alcohol misuse
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the Government's announcement of the measures to be included in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. “The evidence regarding the…
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