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…
Scottish Government expresses its support for introduction of minimum pricing in Ireland
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…
Minimum alcohol pricing on way in bid to fight abuse
The introduction of a minimum price for alcohol will be the centrepiece of the Government's national substance misuse strategy to be announced tomorrow. From The Irish Times Minimum pricing is…
Alcohol Action says plan will end ‘pocket money’ prices
Alcohol Action Ireland has welcomed Government's plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol to correct what it describes as a lengthy period of selling drinks at “pocket money prices”. From The…
Minimum pricing will make a real difference in the ongoing effort to reduce alcohol-related harm in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, has welcomed reports that the Government is to introduce a minimum price for alcohol. “Introducing a minimum price for alcohol…
Column: Facing the fear — over half our population drinks in a high-risk way
LAST MONTH World Suicide Prevention Day was marked, and last week World Mental Health Day took place – it was good to see the important issues raised on these days…
Chloe’s mother warns on dangers of alcohol
The mother of a Chloe Kinsella, the 15-year-old Limerick girl whose body was recovered from the Shannon river earlier this month, has spoken of her devastating loss and urged other…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the increase in excise duty and calls for the introduction 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…
One child every week admitted to hospital as booze crisis takes hold
A child is admitted to hospital every week across Northern Ireland because they are suffering from an alcohol-related condition, it has been revealed. From the Belfast Telegraph Some 174 young…
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