Government Excise Duty decision “incomprehensible” in light of tax and levy hikes and cuts to essential services

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 last year as "incomprehensible" in…

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Comprehensive examination into the prevalence and impact of parental alcohol problems on children urgently needed, says alcohol charity

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, says a comprehensive examination into the prevalence and impact of parental alcohol problems on children is urgently needed to establish the…

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Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, delivers the opening address at Alcohol Action Ireland’s Have We Bottled It? Alcohol Marketing and Young People conference

Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honour for me to be asked to open this important conference. I want to thank the CEO and Chair of Alcohol Action Ireland for…

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Alcohol charity welcomes new ‘life saver’ drink-driving legislation — stricter penalties needed

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, today welcomed the passing of legislation lowering the drink driving limit and allowing for mandatory alcohol testing in injury-related accidents…

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