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Cynical alcohol industry spin never stops – media and politicians have responsibility to critically analyse its messages
This week (July 1) once again saw the alcohol industry enjoy unquestioning media coverage of its activities in Ireland. The first story was the reporting of the turning of the
Web of influence of the global alcohol industry undermines work to offset harm its product causes
Which is worse, covert cups of coffee with the alcohol industry or a PR stunt in full view of public glare? It’s a toss-up, because both have a chilling effect on
Alcohol industry denies cancer and other health risks
Just like the tobacco industry before it, the alcohol industry is adept at doing anything to protect its health-harming product – including denying the health risks associated with alcohol. For
Harris must be wary of ‘Big Booze’ lobby (Sunday Independent, 31/03/24)
● Sir —Drinks Ireland is adept at distortion of facts. In its recent opinion piece (Sunday Independent, March 24), it points to a reduction in alcohol consumption in Ireland and
Drinks industry has zero interest in answering the real questions
A statement from Drinks Ireland – the alcohol industry’s representative body – in relation to the alcohol marketing of zero products, once again utilizes the well-worn industry tactic of criticising
