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

ABFI director wants the industry to be allowed into the policymaking tent

Festival organisers are nervous about new legislation that will curb drinks companies’ advertising

The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill means well but is no solution to drink misuse

Minister for Health asks officials to study judgment by European Court of Justice

‘Breakfast’, Today with Sean O’Rourke, ‘The Last Word’, ‘Marian Finucane’

Cidermaker contradicts ABFI assertion that bill will ‘not meaningfully address misuse’

Richard Bruton’s week, the ‘MUP’ debate and the trouble with handsome men

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

Minister for Health accused by Ibec of promoting a ‘nanny state gone mad’

New study warns high-taxes and regulatory costs hampering industry growth

Paul Keeley also warned against overstating negative impact of alcohol prices on tourism

Prospect of €10 for bottle sends some on Twitter into overdrive

Industry association warns that future potential of sector is at risk from successive excise hikes

Widespread harmful consumption of alcohol revealed in Health Research Board report

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

Overall consumption rates are falling, World Health Organisation report says

FoI documents show lobbying campaign went to top level of Government

Maggie Timoney says higher prices will damage exports, tourism and pub trade

Group says the policy as outlined will target the important areas of misuse

Moves to boost construction and hospitality welcomed while excise increases criticised

Draft memorandum proposes phasing out of drink firm sponsorship of sports

Belfast conference hears warnings of worsening drink-related health crisis

RTÉ says 9pm rule would damage Irish media sector