Alcohol Action Ireland and RCPI’s Alcohol Policy Group call for the introduction of minimum pricing in Pre Budget Submissions

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 's Policy Group on Alcohol and Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, are calling for the introduction of minimum pricing…

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National alcohol charity says the latest increase in spending on booze reflects the urgent need for a comprehensive national alcohol strategy

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has said figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showing an increase in our total spend on alcohol in 2012 further…

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Parents urged to play their part in ensuring young people stay safe and well during their Leaving Cert celebrations

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is urging parents to talk openly with their children about their plans to celebrate their Leaving Cert results tomorrow (Wednesday). “It's…

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Alcohol Action Ireland urges Government to make reaching agreement on a ban of alcohol sponsorship of sports a priority

A social responsibility levy would make a significant contribution to the promotion of healthy activities in Ireland Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, has welcomed media…

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Failure to implement a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sports would be a failure to protect future generations from alcohol-related harm

Alcohol Action Ireland says the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has ignored the evidence on the impact of alcohol marketing on young people Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity…

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Government must prioritize health and not let corporate interests influence its bid to reduce alcohol-related harm in Ireland

Alcohol Action Ireland says Diageo's threat to scale back its Irish operations highlights the potential of proposed measures to improve public health Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol…

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Government needs to show leadership and put public health first by implementing all the proposed alcohol harm-reduction measures in the national strategy

Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the Department of Health's indication that it will tackle the pricing, marketing and availability of alcohol Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues,…

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