Ireland’s Very Affordable Alcohol
Alcohol in shops and off-licences is almost 70% more affordable than 20 years ago. Ireland’s very affordable alcohol must be comprehensively addressed and a ‘polluter pays’ principle applied. Alcohol Action…
Alcohol Action proud to be selected for EU Protects campaign
We are delighted to have been selected to feature in the most recent EU Protects campaign created by the European Commission. It provides information on how Europe contributes to the…
Drinks industry has no place in anti-alcohol campaigns
The Union of Students in Ireland knows the impact that Ireland's relationship with alcohol has on the people living in this country – we've lost friends and colleagues in alcohol-related…
Minimum pricing for drink as Varadkar targets booze issue
An attempt to tackle alcohol abuse will be made next month after Health Minister Leo Varadkar confirmed the draft of a minimum pricing for alcohol bill is to be published.…
At home, glass in hand, nobody tells you to ‘wrap it up’
We all do it. We all come home after a long day and treat ourselves to a glass of wine to 'take the edge off'. But it seems women are…
Be aware of the links between alcohol and cancer
Did you know that alcohol consumption is considered a risk factor for some types of cancer, and that limiting alcohol intake could reduce the risk?From The Irish Times Alcohol can…
‘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…
Call for health warnings on bottles of alcohol
CIGARETTE-LIKE warnings should be made compulsory on alcohol packaging in order to inform the public of the dangers of excessive drinking, campaigners have said. From Independent.ie Politicians and awareness groups…
Teenagers – you can have a good time without consuming alcohol
A survey shows that 16-25 year olds are far more sensible than their parents. Caomhan Keane gets a handle on Generation Zero. From the Irish Examiner GENERATION Y ”” that's…
Health minister to take on drugs and alcohol policy
Health Minister Leo Varadkar will take up direct responsibility for the sensitive areas of drug and alcohol policy. From the Irish Examiner The decision followed days of confusion within the…
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