Just two motorists out of 462 over drink-drive limit
JUST two out of 462 motorists breathalysed in a weekend blitz on drink drinking failed the test. From Independent.ie Around 1,100 vehicles that passed through gardai checkpoints as part of…
Ireland’s high rate of alcohol is related to cancer deaths
The proportion of alcohol- related deaths from cancer in Ireland is higher than the European average, according to a new study, which calculated Ireland's cancer incidence and mortality rates attributable…
Study finds heavy drinking link to memory loss
Those consuming more than 36g of alcohol per day ”” equivalent to a pint and a half of medium-strength beer ”” experience noticeable declines in memory and problem-solving skills up…
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill
What is the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill? The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill will contain a package of measures designed to tackle our harmful relationship with alcohol, reducing alcohol consumption and…
Why lax parents are really to blame for teenage boozing
Parents probably wrung their hands at the news that drunk teenagers who turn up at Dublin 4's legendary disco at Old Wesley Rugby Club are looked after in an on-site…
‘Wet room’ for teens at Wes disco not a nice notion … but it is a necessity
IT'S depressing to hear that the Wezz disco has had to introduce a “drunk-tank” for children who've had too much alcohol. From Independent.ie My eldest will be going to her…
Drinks group tipped off about Cabinet memo
A DRINKS industry-funded group was tipped off by a Department of Health official that its views were not included in a confidential government anti-alcohol abuse memo. From the Irish Independent…
Lapgate fails to call time on Dí¡il bar drinks
The notorious incident ”” in which Cork TD Tom Barry pulled Fine Gael colleague Ãine Collins down onto his lap in the early hours of the morning as deputies voted…
Calling time on lobbying of Government
The success of the drinks industry in dissuading the Government from banning their sponsorship of major sporting events, last year, is an example of the effectiveness of political lobbying. Representations…
Powerful play by drinks sector to block ban on sponsorship of major sporting events
The drinks industry engaged in a sustained effort to dissuade the Coalition from banning the sponsorship of major sporting events by drink companies, official records show. From The Irish Times…
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