Taoiseach Enda Kenny needs to “give leadership” in tackling alcohol abuse and persuade ministers resisting change “to play their part”, former drugs minister RoisÃn Shortall has said. From the Irish…
The manager of Derry City FC has backed a new campaign asking parents not to drink during family celebrations. From the Derry Journal Published on 06/04/2013 Speaking at the launch…
IT can seem comical to the outside observer that the alcoholic is so blind to their addiction. But this alcoholic myopia is essential to maintain the illusion of non-dependence, and…
Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said the national “ambivalence” to alcohol abuse must be removed given the level of damage being caused to young people. From the Irish Examiner By…
GARDAI have told Ireland's concert promoters they will be taking a tougher line with drinking ahead of major gigs. From the Irish Independent Laura Butler – 05 April 2013 All…
IRELAND'S young people are crying out for help. But is anyone listening? We have become so obsessed with the financial crisis, and adjusting to the era of austerity, that perhaps…
The introduction of plain-packaged cigarette boxes, an end to drinks industry sponsorship of sporting events and the resurrection of his sugar tax proposal are part of Minister for Health Dr…
From the Irish Examiner Thursday, April 04, 2013 Nearly 10% of senior cycle students drink “dangerous levels” of alcohol ”” and another quarter engage in “problem drinking”. By Cormac O'Keeffe…
From the Irish Independent Eilish O'Regan Health Correspondent – 04 April 2013 ONE in five teenagers is drinking weekly by the time they are in fifth year in school, according…
From Sonas Housing Association Anne McKeon, chairperson of Sonas Housing, is delighted to announce the appointment of the organisation's new CEO, Fiona Ryan, the former director of Alcohol Action Ireland. “We are delighted to…