The Government is hastening slowly in confronting the issue of widespread alcohol abuse. Draft legislation, published last Thursday, is unlikely to take effect for 12 months. By that time, Ministers…
Alcohol Action Ireland has welcomed Government's plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol to correct what it describes as a lengthy period of selling drinks at “pocket money prices”. From The…
A priest at the funeral of Chloe Kinsella in Limerick has a made strong plea to young people to live their lives to the full and warned of the devastation…
Ann Dowsett Johnston knows how alcohol can bruise a life. She grew up with an alcoholic mother, and her father later succumbed to the same addiction, which ultimately killed him.…
The Cabinet is to set up a working group to consider banning the sponsorship of sporting and other events by alcohol companies. From The Irish Times The issue will be…
The emergency department at St James's hospital in Dublin has reported “an exceptional” number of alcohol-related attendances following last night's Arthur's day festivities. From The Irish Times A spokesman said…
This Government never tires of trying to thrust a pint of Guinness into the hand of every notable dignitary that comes to town The Irish Times Consistency is something you…
It's a celebration of “great people who make things happen”, suggest stout supporters of Arthur's Day. Those calling for last orders on the boozy affair, meanwhile, insist it is a…