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…
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.…
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, 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…
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, 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…
Commenting on reports that the Irish Government plan to develop a range of measures to tackle alcohol misuse – including a minimum price for alcohol – Health Secretary Alex Neil…