More than a quarter of school children admit to getting drunk
MORE than one in four school children admit they have been drunk – and many are also taking less exercise, according to a new report. From Independent.ie The survey which…
Diageo may call time on Arthur’s Day as backlash gathers force
It's a celebration of “great people who make things happen”, suggest stout supporters of Arthur's Day. Those calling for last orders on the boozy affair, meanwhile, insist it is a…
Cantillon: DIGI report misses half the picture on alcohol
Depending on your point of view, the, ahem, Arthur's Day celebration (attracting the likes of Tom Jones, above) is either a music festival hosted by pubs or an organised p***-up,…
Minimum pricing an effective way of reducing alcohol consumption
The introduction of a minimum price for alcohol is the most effective way to reduce heavy drinking among young people, a public meeting organised by the Royal College of Physicians…
That extra euro on a bottle of wine has raised €45 million in taxes
REMEMBER THAT EXTRA euro Minister Noonan placed on a bottle of wine in last year's Budget? From thejournal.ie The steep tax rise garnered plenty of attention when it was announced…
Psychologist slams Arthur’s Day: ‘We don’t need another excuse to drink’
DIAGEO has come under fire from a leading child psychologist ahead of the increasingly-controversial Arthur's Day celebrations. From Independent.ie Dr Bobby Smyth, a member of Alcohol Action Ireland has slammed…
Nobody is required to drink, says Diageo
Youth workers have joined with doctors, psychiatrists, and musicians in calling for the event to be reconsidered amid accusations that it encourages binge drinking and stretches emergency services. From the…
We can no longer afford the price of cheap alcohol, says Alcohol Action Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has said that any analysis of “the economic contribution of the drinks industry” must take into account the huge costs associated…
The last thing Ireland needs is another excuse to drink
Do we need a real hero other than Arthur for Ireland? This week there will be much talk about raising a glass in celebration of “Arthur's Day”. For anyone unaware…
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