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There are a number of arguments that can be made against the introduction of a minimum per-unit price for alcohol. One is that the state has no business interfering in a free market.
Presentation by Alochol Action Ireland CEO, Fiona Ryan, at yesterday's seminar with Depaul Ireland. Alcohol in Ireland: An Overview from AlcoholActionIreland
From the Irish Examiner Thursday, March 14, 2013 Children are the “unfortunate collateral damage” of sports sponsorship by the drink industry, a seminar on alcohol has heard. By Cormac O'Keeffe…
From Irish Medical Times March 14, 2013 Dear Editor, The argument that we need the alcohol industry to sponsor sports so that young people will participate and reduce their drinking…
Tanaiste says national day opportunity to case Ireland in a good light From The Irish Times The Government are urging people to avoid excessive drinking during St Patrick's Day festivities.…
From the Irish Examiner Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 12:25 PM The Government is being urged to deal with the alcohol abuse problem in Ireland, sooner rather than later. Two…
Eric Appleby from Alcohol Concern said the minimum alcohol pricing plans are a
Plans to ban cheap beers and spirits by imposing a minimum price on units of alcohol are set to be shelved by David Cameron following a Cabinet row over the moves.
Charities call for the implementation of National Substance Misuse Strategy recommendations as a matter of urgency Two national charities will host a seminar focusing on ways of tackling alcohol-related harm…