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…
Parents encouraged to speak to children about risks of alcohol ahead of Leaving Cert celebrations
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with alcohol ahead of their Leaving Cert results on…
Submission on a National Cancer Strategy
Alcohol Action Ireland's submission on a National Cancer Strategy. Alcohol consumption can cause cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, bowel and female breast. Research conducted by the National…
Our apathy towards alcohol harm is doing our children and young people a great disservice
WE should be striving to give children and young people every opportunity we can, including the opportunity to have fun and enjoy their formative years. Those of us who no…
Letter from the Alcohol Health Alliance on the real cost of alcohol in Ireland
The Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, chaired by Jerry Buttimer TD, has finished its work on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015. It has recommended the introduction of a…
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