Alcohol and Suicide
Editorial in the Irish Association of Suicidology Spring/Summer newsletter by Dr John Connolly. Alcohol is a factor in approximately 45% of suicides and in 39% of attempted suicide and deliberate…
Australia’s alcopops tax being examined as alternative to alcohol sponsorship
AUSTRALIA'S alcopops tax is being examined as a model for an alternative source of funding when the ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport comes into effect. From the Irish Independent…
Alcohol is a factor in many fatal assaults, says forensics expert
ALCOHOL plays a significant role in many fatal assaults that occur on the street, in licensed premises and at house parties, according to the Deputy State Pathologist Michael Curtis. From…
Booze sports ban could be followed by special tax on alcohol
The Government is considering slapping a special tax on booze after agreeing to ban alcohol companies sponsoring major sporting events by 2020. From the Irish Mirror The Cabinet's sub committee…
Ministers in favour of ban on alcohol sponsorship told to find new funding
Government Ministers remain deadlocked over banning alcohol sponsorship in sport, with those pushing for the move being told they will have to come up with alternative sources of funding. From…
Alcohol Action Ireland urges Government to make reaching agreement on a ban of alcohol sponsorship of sports a priority
A social responsibility levy would make a significant contribution to the promotion of healthy activities in Ireland Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, has welcomed media…
New sports funding after alcohol ban
Lead story from The Sunday Business Post. 28/7/2013 Click on image for full-size version.
40% of children on social networks pretend to be aged 18 or over
More than 40% of children are signing up to social media networks by claiming to be older than 18, subjecting them to targeted advertising for gambling, alcohol, slimming aids and sexual dating services, according to research from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Neil: We would win alcohol price case
The Scottish Government will "win hands down" if a challenge to its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol ends up in the European Court, the Health Secretary predicted.
BBC News – Minimum alcohol pricing: Whisky producers fear ‘trade war’
Whisky producers have said they fear a damaging trade war if a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland is approved by the European Commission.
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