The Irish public would have to foot the bill for cheaper alcohol
The Irish public will be asked to foot the bill for lower alcohol prices if the alcohol industry campaign for lower excise duty is successful, Alcohol Action Ireland has warned.…
Kenny shouldn’t have opened new brewery
Letter to the Irish Examiner In his recent speech at the opening of a new Guinness production facility at St James's Gate, Dublin, Taoiseach Enda Kenny lauded the contribution of…
Excise cuts are best for big business, not local pubs
After dispatching a fine pint of ale recently, I spied my beer mat through the bottom of the empty glass. “Support your local,” it exhorted, “reverse excise: create jobs.” The…
Alcohol raises suicide risk by 800pc
ALCOHOL increases the risk of suicide by an alarming 800pc. From The Herald The Health Service Executive (HSE) has acknowledged that alcohol use, particularly in key age groups such as…
Junior Cert celebrations should not involve alcohol
“It's natural that students who are getting their Junior Cert results today want to have a good time and celebrate with their friends. This is an important milestone for them…
More students opt for UCC’s ‘dry’ apartments
Demand for booze-free housing in University College Cork has increased this year, leading to a major expansion of a student wellbeing programme. From the Irish Examiner Six people signed up…
‘Don’t cut taxes on alcohol in budget’
The Government should resist pressure from the drinks industry to cut taxes on alcohol in the forthcoming budget, a campaign group has said. From the Irish Examiner And ministers could…
Government urged not to bow to pressure of profit-driven alcohol industry in Budget 2015
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has urged the Government to prioritise public health over private profit in Budget 2015 and resist calls for a cut excise…
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