A BAN on sponsorship of sports events by drinks companies has been long-fingered as part of the Government's clampdown on alcohol. From Independent.ie But the Coalition has agreed a series…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has called on the Government to show the courage required to finally tackle our harmful relationship with alcohol by implementing the…
The sub-committee on social inclusion, chaired by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, is set to discuss the troubled action plan. From the Irish Examiner Government sources told the Irish Examiner there had…
The Cabinet is to set up a working group to consider banning the sponsorship of sporting and other events by alcohol companies. From The Irish Times The issue will be…
THE Archbishop of Dublin has warned that Ireland's pervasive culture of drink must be "confronted and challenged", as he called on sporting bodies to seek alternative sources of sponsorship to…
The emergency department at St James's hospital in Dublin has reported “an exceptional” number of alcohol-related attendances following last night's Arthur's day festivities. From The Irish Times A spokesman said…
The Irish Medical Organisation is calling for a minimum unit pricing structure for alcohol across the country. From the Irish Examiner The group says the introduction of a minimum price…
DUBLIN ”” Bars across Ireland will be thronged on Thursday with early evening drinkers. Groups of inebriated young people will be staggering around the streets, and hospital emergency rooms will…
This Government never tires of trying to thrust a pint of Guinness into the hand of every notable dignitary that comes to town The Irish Times Consistency is something you…
The Minister of State with Responsibility for Alcohol and Drugs Alex White TD is the latest person to wade in on the criticism of the upcoming Arthur's Day. The event…