Press release: Urgency in closing the gap between alcohol treatment needs and provision highlighted by new HRB figures    

Alcohol Action Ireland Press Release: Wednesday 24 July 2024  Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) notes with concern the figures contained in the Health Research Board’s (HRB) alcohol treatment report for 2023, published…

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Press release: AAI calls on Taoiseach Simon Harris to continue backing evidence-based public health measures in alcohol policy

Thursday, April 11, 2024 Ireland is drinking 10% less than it did prior to the implementation of world-leading laws to help curb alcohol harm, new figures have revealed.  Alcohol consumption figures…

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Press release: Legal challenge must be taken to decide if laws designed to protect children are being egregiously flouted with zero alcohol products

Wed, March 20, 2024    Ireland’s world-leading law is clear - commercial communication that directly or indirectly promotes alcohol using any trade description, i.e. trademark or emblem, is prohibited   The alcohol…

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Press release: Urgent call from more than 65 groups and advocates for government to assess implications of increased alcohol availability 

February 8, 2024. More than 65 health, social and community organisations, academics and advocates, have come together to voice strong opposition to proposed measures in the Sale of Alcohol bill…

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