Benefits of minimum alcohol price highlighted
The positive effects on society of minimum pricing for alcohol will “swamp” any negative impact on the industry or on tax revenues, a report commissioned by the Government has found.…
Facing the fear — over half our population drinks in a high-risk way
It's impossible to seriously address mental health in Ireland without resolving our harmful relationship with alcohol, says Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland. Last Month World Suicide Prevention Day…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the increase in excise duty and highlights the importance of minimum pricing
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the decision by the Government to increase excise duty on alcohol in Budget 2014, but has warned that tax…
Tackling alcohol abuse
The Government is hastening slowly in confronting the issue of widespread alcohol abuse. Draft legislation, published last Thursday, is unlikely to take effect for 12 months. By that time, Ministers…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the announcement of the Government’s new measures to deal with alcohol misuse
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the Government's announcement of the measures to be included in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. “The evidence regarding the…
Scottish Government expresses its support for introduction of minimum pricing in Ireland
Commenting on reports that the Irish Government plan to develop a range of measures to tackle alcohol misuse – including a minimum price for alcohol – Health Secretary Alex Neil…
Minimum alcohol pricing on way in bid to fight abuse
The introduction of a minimum price for alcohol will be the centrepiece of the Government's national substance misuse strategy to be announced tomorrow. From The Irish Times Minimum pricing is…
Alcohol Action says plan will end ‘pocket money’ prices
Alcohol Action Ireland has welcomed Government's plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol to correct what it describes as a lengthy period of selling drinks at “pocket money prices”. From The…
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