AAI submission to WHO consultation published
The Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, negotiated and agreed by WHO Member States in 2010 (Resolution WHA63.13), represents international consensus that reducing the harmful use of…
Alcohol Action Ireland calls for Ireland’s drinking guidelines to be revised.
Alcohol Action Ireland today urged the Department of Health to initiate a review of Ireland’s current recommended low-risk drinking guidelines in light of the findings from a recently published study…
CEO attends EU presidency conference ‘Cross-Border aspects in Alcohol Policy – tackling harmful use of Alcohol’
Suzanne Costello, Alcohol Action Ireland CEO, has attended the Estonian EU Presidency's conference on alcohol policy in Tallinn. The aim of the conference is to reduce alcohol related harm in…
How much are we really drinking?
What is our current level of per capita alcohol consumption? Our current level of alcohol consumption, based on 2018 figures, is 11.01 litres of pure alcohol per person aged 15+,…
Students launch campaign to highlight the impact of alcohol on youth mental health
The Union of Students of Ireland (USI) has today (Wednesday) launched a new campaign that highlights the mental health impact of harmful drinking on young people. The USI's new resource…
All-Party Oireachtas Group on Alcohol Misuse Launched
The Cross Party Oireachtas Group on Alcohol Misuse was launched in Leinster House last week. The informal, all-party group, which is being chaired by Labour Party TD, Ged Nash, is…
Alcohol’s role as a serious risk factor in mental health difficulties put under the spotlight
Alcohol's role as a serious risk factor in mental health difficulties was put under the spotlight at a national conference held by Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related…
Facing the fear — over half our population drinks in a high-risk way
It's impossible to seriously address mental health in Ireland without resolving our harmful relationship with alcohol, says Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland. Last Month World Suicide Prevention Day…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the increase in excise duty and highlights the importance of minimum pricing
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the decision by the Government to increase excise duty on alcohol in Budget 2014, but has warned that tax…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the announcement of the Government’s new measures to deal with alcohol misuse
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the Government's announcement of the measures to be included in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. “The evidence regarding the…
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