Alcohol Action Ireland

Mixed views on minimum unit pricing since its introduction, but those around the Border notice biggest change

Covid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze on

Minister for Health brings memo to Cabinet detailing proposals

‘Ocean of alcohol’ pouring into Irish homes since pandemic, says Alcohol Action Ireland

Current head of domestic abuse charity Sonas to take up permanent post in December

Call for price control as male low-risk limit available for just €7.65

Publicans and restaurateurs will pocket any VAT reduction to keep themselves afloat

Tusla founding chairwoman ‘inspirational figure and a powerful voice’, President says

Meetings took place year Dáil debated legislation aimed at combating harmful alcohol consumption

People do lots of other things besides drinking and non-drinkers get plenty of enjoyment out of them

Alcohol Action Ireland calls for minimum pricing as drinks become ‘more affordable’

The facebook page where Trinity students can post bold declarations to other students

Addiction specialist warns parents on impact of their drinking on family

Ireland might be the first country to put cancer warnings on all alcohol products

Campaigners call for move on minimum pricing to tackle ‘remarkable affordability’

Committee hears the European Commission raised no objection to plan

Airline called for stricter rules after disturbance grounds Dublin-Ibiza flight

Airline rejects criticism of Twitter post aimed at both Leaving Cert and A-Level students

Reducing harm to family, colleagues and strangers is an urgent public health issue, says HSE

Minimum unit pricing will drive wine prices up ‘significantly’, Irish Wine Association says

Radio Review: After a slow start, the RTÉ presenter offers a vivid portrait of the Soviet Union

Parents urged to run Junior Cert events to keep students safe from alcohol harm

Parents urged to talk have ‘frank and honest’ discussions about alcohol consumption

Majority of affected people unemployed and male, study by Health Research Board finds

Children must be protected from industry’s ‘primary interest in maximising profits’

Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, can cause steep decline in mental skills

Drugs.ie competition winner Daniel recalls his experience of alcohol abuse in the home

Judge rules measure, which would set a lowest price for drink, not a breach of EU law

Numerous venues across the State advertising drinks at €2 for young students

If the rhetoric that accompanies every instance of child abuse that comes into the public domain is to mean anything, we need an honest discussion of priorities and resources.

That’s men: In 1960 the average consumption per head was 4.9 litres. Last year it was 11 litres

Alcohol Action Ireland praises Bill as key step to reducing alcohol-related harm in country

Delaying experimentation with alcohol is a child protection issue, and reducing exposure to alcohol marketing is a key part of this

Significant exposure to drink marketing increases likelihood children will binge drink

Liz Delaney’s pub has ceased trading with the loss of all the staff members’ jobs

Child may end up in situations in which they feel unwell, uncomfortable, scared

Irish Times survey shows 18- to 24-year-olds most likely to binge but over-60s drink most regularly

Advertising affects children’s behaviour, says Alcohol Action Ireland CEO Suzanne Costello

New measures to reduce alcohol use are a watershed in public health policy

Our national alcohol consumption is down 25 per cent from its peak levels, so are Ireland’s drinking days over?