There has been a rise in alcohol-related deaths in Ireland, according to a new report.

DOCTORS have backed controversial new plans by the Government to take blood samples from unconscious drivers suspected of being involved in serious road-traffic collisions.

CONSUMER and health bodies have severely criticised new food labelling rules, accusing politicians of siding with the major food and drink companies against the public interest.

DRINK AND drugs were significant contributors to the incidence of suicide and homicide in Northern Ireland, a study carried out by researchers from the University of Manchester has found.

Doctors today (Wednesday, 29 June 2011) called for wide-ranging measures to be implemented to curb health risks due to alcohol consumption. Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the BMA's Council in Northern Ireland said, "Alcoh

Vintners’ groups say supermarkets, convenience stores and other off-licences are not held to the same high standards MINISTER FOR Justice Alan Shatter has described as “a most regrettable development” the withdrawal by publicans from an initiative promoting responsible consumption of alcohol.

CHILDREN WHO regularly see their parents drink are twice as likely to binge on alcohol themselves, a British survey has found. The report also found that youths left unsupervised were also more likely to drink.

One in four deaths involving young men in Ireland is due to alcohol, the charity, Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) has warned. It is urging men to be aware of their drinking habits as part of Men's Health Week, which runs from June 13-19.

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A consultation on minimum pricing and other options for Northern Ireland is currently open. Northern Ireland's Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety are seeking views on setting a minimum price per unit of alcohol.