We cannot drink away our sorrows
Mags Gargan reports from a conference discussing the relationship between alcohol and mental health in Ireland. From The Irish Catholic Homer Simpson once said alcohol was the “cause of, and…
Self-harm over public holidays linked to alcohol, research finds
The peak times for people turning up in hospital emergency departments suffering from self- harm after drinking large volumes of alcohol tend to be linked to public holidays, according to…
Alcohol is not a solution in which we should expect problems to dissolve
Opinion: We can learn much from the accounts of people who have survived attempts to kill themselves Dr Bobby Smyth is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist and a board…
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…
Column: Facing the fear — over half our population drinks in a high-risk way
LAST MONTH World Suicide Prevention Day was marked, and last week World Mental Health Day took place – it was good to see the important issues raised on these days…
‘Govt must act on alcohol crisis’
Alcohol Action Ireland has called on the Government to to finally tackle our harmful relationship with alcohol. It wants to Government to implement the recommendations to reduce alcohol-related harm it…
Sports sponsorship ban deferred but Coalition to increase alcohol prices
A BAN on sponsorship of sports events by drinks companies has been long-fingered as part of the Government's clampdown on alcohol. From Independent.ie But the Coalition has agreed a series…
Day Devoted to Hoisting Guinness Starts to Leave a Bitter Taste
DUBLIN ”” Bars across Ireland will be thronged on Thursday with early evening drinkers. Groups of inebriated young people will be staggering around the streets, and hospital emergency rooms will…
Minister joins in criticism of Diageo’s Arthur’s Day
The Minister of State with Responsibility for Alcohol and Drugs Alex White TD is the latest person to wade in on the criticism of the upcoming Arthur's Day. The event…
Struggling industry fails to justify costly relationship with drink
IRELAND'S relationship with alcohol might be controversial, but it can't be denied that the sector has been an important employer. From Independent.ie The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland estimates it…