Letter to the Irish Examiner I am writing in relation to the recent furore over the children ’s allowance day deals flyer seen in some Centra stores. I note the reaction…

From the Cork Independent Senator Deirdre Clune has extended her support to Gardai who objected to permission being granted for an off licence in the Douglas Court Shopping Centre.   …

I am writing in relation to the recent furore over the children’s allowance day deals flyer seen in some Centra stores. I note the reaction of the public, particularly those featured on Six One News citing anger and horror at the leaflets linking alcohol to child benefit payment day.

From the Medical Independent The RCPI has established a national policy group to address the health and social burden of alcohol in Ireland. According to the RCPI, the policy group…

By Noel Baker in the Irish Examiner Tuesday, July 31, 2012 A panel of senior medics is likely to recommend a crackdown on drunk and disorderly behaviour in public as…

A panel of senior medics is likely to recommend a crackdown on drunk and disorderly behaviour in public as part of plans to tackle the issue of problem drinking.

From the Irish Independent THE dangers of mixing alcohol with swimming or sailing has been highlighted by water safety chiefs. An average 140 people drown in Ireland every year, with…

The RCPI has established a national policy group to address the health and social burden of alcohol in Ireland. According to the RCPI, the policy group brings together experts from a wide range of organisations, including the ICGP, the National Cancer Control Programme, the College of Psychiatry of

THE dangers of mixing alcohol with swimming or sailing has been highlighted by water safety chiefs. An average 140 people drown in Ireland every year, with alcohol consumption a contributory factor in several cases.

We know that Ireland has a drink problem, but how to tackle it has become a fight between politicians, lobby groups and the alcohol industry. How will we wean ourselves…