AODHÁN Ó RÍORDÁIN in The Irish Times OLYMPIC FEVER in lreland generally means two things. Firstly, we will cheer from our sofas as our athletes chase glory and we will…

Sir, – The issue of the profoundly negative social impact of alcohol use and abuse in Ireland has engaged much discussion recently. The negative impact on health and premature death has been less discussed, but deserves more attention.

OLYMPIC FEVER in lreland generally means two things. Firstly, we will cheer from our sofas as our athletes chase glory and we will become temporary experts in any discipline in which we have a chance of winning a medal.

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 off the drink, asks PATRICK FREYNE FIRST THE GOOD NEWS.

CIARAN HANCOCK in The Irish Times On Wednesday, Pernod Ricard said the number of visitors to its Jameson whiskey facilities in Cork and Dublin rose by 16 per cent in…

A NEW website has been launched focusing on the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer. The Association of European Cancer Leagues and the European Alcohol Policy Alliance have come together…

From The Irish Times: RUSSIA, HOME of vodka, is about to become a public health case study after a law banning the advertising of alcohol on television, radio, public transport…

RUSSIA, HOME of vodka, is about to become a public health case study after a law banning the advertising of alcohol on television, radio, public transport and billboards came into effect this week.

Letter to the Irish Independent The debate surrounding the Swedish House Mafia concert has continued this week, and the more senior commentators have emerged to cast disdain on the youth…

The number of recorded offences linked to sale and supply of alcohol has plummeted according to new figures, leading to fresh fears that gardaí do not have adequate resources to police it.