Of all of the policies this government has launched - and there have been many - 'Booze Britain' has been in its crosshairs for quite some time. Minimum alcohol pricing has been the proposed solution but questions remain about the effectiveness of t
From The Irish Times SECOND OPINION: A responsibility levy will work and must be supported, writes JACKY JONES THE NEW measures to reduce alcohol related harm proposed by Minister RóisÃn Shortall…
By Noel Baker in the Irish Examiner Tuesday, July 24, 2012 The number of recorded offences linked to sale and supply of alcohol has plummeted according to new figures, leading…
Letter to the Irish Independent The debate surrounding the Swedish House Mafia concert has continued this week, and the more senior commentators have emerged to cast disdain on the youth…
A public consultation on the reform of liquor licensing legislation has been launched by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland.
The number of recorded offences linked to sale and supply of alcohol has plummeted according to new figures, leading to fresh fears that gardaà do not have adequate resources to police it.
A far-reaching ban on alcohol advertising has gone into effect in Russia - part of a campaign to tackle the country's drink problem.
Summary 23 July 2012 British MPs on the cross-party Health Select Committee have examined the government's Alcohol Strategy. They concluded that a ban on sports-related advertising of alcohol products may be needed.
From the Irish Examiner By Cormac O ’Keeffe Thursday, July 19, 2012 The Government has sent a clear message to the drinks industry that their interests are being protected by putting…
From the Irish Examiner By Victoria White Thursday, July 19, 2012 WE HAVE seen the line between what ’s right and wrong, what ’s good and bad. If you, the…