Alcohol industry funded campaigns talk about culture, but disown any role in creating it
The Diageo-funded ’Stop Out of Control Drinking' report launched this week is primarily focused on culture and tells us that our harmful drinking is ’deeply rooted in our culture, traditions…
‘No alcohol, no risk’ is the message on international FASD Day
There is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, Irish women are being reminded on international Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day, September 9. Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol…
Alcohol should play no part in Junior Cert celebrations, warns Alcohol Action Ireland
“It's natural that students who are getting their Junior Cert results this week want to celebrate with their friends. This is an important milestone for them and they should enjoy…
Advocate General’s opinion indicates that Irish Government can proceed with a minimum unit price for alcohol
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, said the Advocate General's opinion, issued this morning, is encouraging as it indicates that minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol is…
Advocate General’s opinion indicates that Irish Government can proceed with a minimum unit price for alcohol
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, said the Advocate General's opinion, issued this morning, is encouraging as it indicates that minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol is…
Irish tourism should not be allowed to serve as a smokescreen for the campaign for cheaper alcohol
Irish tourism has been placed at the centre of the alcohol industry's campaign for cheaper alcohol in an attempt to mask the hugely damaging impact an excise duty cut would…
Excise duty on alcohol must be set at a level that reflects its significant health, social, and economic impacts
“If you are an 18-year-old in Ireland today, the excise duty on beer has increased just twice, and been cut once, during your lifetime” An increase in alcohol affordability represents…
Five excise duty myths
As well as ignoring the social and economic losses to individuals and society at large caused by harmful drinking, vested interests lobbying for a reduction in excise duty also make…
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