Legacy of Troubles can’t be ignored in Northern crisis
OPINION: In a new report on the North, all references to the conflict are decidedly in the past tense, writes David Adams A report published last week by the London-based think tank,…
Wine sales climb 3.8pc as cut in excise duty halts shopping exodus to North
People are going back on the vino after a disastrous drop in wine sales last year was halted by a cut in excise duty. New figures show wine sales are…
09.09.10 – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has called on the Government to commit funds to research the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Ireland as part…
09.09.10 — Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has called on the Government to commit funds to research the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Ireland as part…
Teens to be surveyed on drink and drugs experiences
Irish teenagers will be asked about their experiences of drink and drugs as part of a Europe-wide survey in schools early next year. However, it is unclear yet if they…
BBC News (Scotland) – Alcohol price pilot claims ‘damage’ Scottish Borders
An MSP has criticised a south of Scotland colleague who suggested the Borders should pilot plans for a minimum price per unit of alcohol. The SNP's Christine Grahame claimed that…
What I did today… Mr Cathal O’Donnell, Emergency medicine
'In emergency medicine, you never know what'll hit you. Anything can come at you on any given day, and every day is different, though weekend work seems to be largely…
Government advised to ban alcohol firms from sponsoring sporting events
Proposals to ban sponsorship of sports and other events by drinks companies are expected to be included in a report to government to be finalised next month. The National Substance…
Sponsorship ban by drink companies considered
A Government appointed committee is considering a ban on the sponsorship of sports events by drinks companies. The National Substance Misuse Strategy Group is due to complete its report by…
Travellers’ life expectancy still lags far behind
The life expectancy for men in the travelling community is just 61 years -- the same as it was more than two decades ago, a major report warned yesterday. This…
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