The Alcohol Consumption statements from Seanad Eireann yesterday (Wednesday, October 17) begin at the bottom of this page and continue on the following pages.   Minister of State at the Department…

From the Irish Examiner By Dan Buckley Thursday, October 18, 2012 The overwhelming majority of publicans expect trade to worsen, while three-quarters report a continuing decline in customer spending on…

With the nation ’s love affair with alcohol as intoxicating as ever, Dr Garrett FitzGerald praises the work of the Aiséirí Treatment Centre in Wexford, which is quietly celebrating its 25th…

From the Irish Independent We are a family who live in a nice area. It was fine when the children were young but now the toddlers have become teens. Some…

LIFESTYLE “VICES” ARE cutting life expectancy and pushing up life insurance premiums, according to insurance company Caledonian Life. The company has cited expert research by the Irish Heart Foundation showing that 39 per cent of Irish adults are overweight and 25 per cent are obese – which is in t

German discount chain Aldi posted all-time record market share growth in Ireland of nearly 30 per cent for the 12 weeks ending 30 September 2012 according to latest figures released by Kantar World panel.