“Hidden Harm” Action Plan needed for children in families with parental alcohol and drug problems: denial no longer an option

One in 11 children living in families with parental alcohol problems Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today urged the Government to adopt a child welfare and…

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Government Excise Duty decision “incomprehensible” as €2.2billion in cuts implemented. Excise duty restoration could have earned the Government €178million

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today branded the Government's decision to keep alcohol excise duty at the same slashed levels as the previous Government's budget as…

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Minimum Pricing on alcohol call from national charities and medical representative organisations

Tackle alcohol pricing to cut €3.7 billion bill from alcohol-related harm National charities and medical representative organisations back call for minimum pricing Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related…

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Alcohol charity urges parents to talk to kids about Exam celebration plans as research shows children in Ireland are starting to drink earlier than ever before

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, urges parents to talk openly about their children's celebratory plans once exams come to an end as new research reveals that…

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