Varadkar seeks clause to ban alcohol sponsorship of sport
A clause allowing for the banning of alcohol sponsorship of sports is to be included next month in new legislation designed to limit the sale and misuse of drink. From…
People as young as 20 dying from alcohol abuse
PEOPLE as young as 20 have died from alcohol-related illnesses, one of the countries leading consultants has revealed. From Independent.ie Dr Stephen Stewart, a consultant hepatologist in the Mater Hospital,…
Pack of cigarettes to cost €10 but alcohol untouched
When it comes to raising money in the Budget, the Old Reliables don't appear to be so reliable any more after the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan announced that he…
Minister says time to act on below-cost alcohol sales
The Government is under increasing pressure to ban below-cost sales of alcohol as figures indicate the taxpayer is effectively subsidising the drinks industry and supermarkets by €21 million a year…
Government urged not to bow to pressure of profit-driven alcohol industry in Budget 2015
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has urged the Government to prioritise public health over private profit in Budget 2015 and resist calls for a cut excise…
Over one million Irish adults at increased risk of no 1 killer – heart disease and stroke due to high alcohol consumption.
Today (26.8.14) at the launch of the Irish Heart Foundation's annual September Heart Month campaign, former Father Ted actor Frank Kelly joined heart transplant survivor and Ireland's favourite maitre d'…
Minimum alcohol price would prevent harm, experts say
Plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol in Wales have been backed by a panel advising ministers on substance misuse. From BBC News Experts said the measure would protect…
A sporting chance: Is it time to get off the booze and on the ball?
From the World Cup to international rugby and grassroots GAA, alcohol is everywhere in sport. But there are signs of a backlash and now ex-rugby international Denis Hickie has backed…
Banning alcohol sponsorship of sport is not just supported by the evidence, it is the right thing to do
Read Alcohol Action Ireland's submission the "Working Group on Regulating Sponsorship by Alcohol Companies of Major Sporting Events". This is the submission overview: Alcohol sponsorship of sport is the keystone…
Ireland’s high levels of harmful binge drinking highlighted by World Health Organisation (WHO)
Alcohol Action Ireland has called for the swift implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to reduce health risks from alcohol, after a WHO report revealed that Ireland has the…