Organisation: Alcohol Action Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The brewery in Nairobi was built and is operated by an Irish company that uses macadamia nuts and woodchips to power machines producing bubbly Guinness at 6.5% strength. Photo: Phil Behan, DFA</p>

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Tánaiste won't apologise for visit to Kenyan Guinness brewery after criticism

The visit has been sharply criticised by Alcohol Action Ireland as 'cynical alcohol industry spin'

<p>Alcohol Action Ireland says the alcohol industry may be getting around laws aimed at protecting children by advertising the zero-alcohol variant of their brands. Stock picture: Ian Rolfe/Alamy </p>

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Zero-alcohol ads and sport sponsorship 'may be breaking the law'

<p>The RSA letter's opposing the Sale of Alcohol Bill legislation draws attention to Ireland's 'significant problem with drink-driving'.</p>

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Later nightclub openings will lead to more road deaths, RSA warns

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Sheila Gilheany: Extending alcohol trading hours extends the harm

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Dr Catherine Conlon: The Sale of Alcohol Bill will significantly increase road deaths — here’s why

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Sixty-five groups unite to warn Government against liberalising Ireland's alcohol laws

Almost 1 million people in Ireland grew up with a problem drinker in the home

The study also found ‘significant association’ between post-traumatic stress disorder and having a problem drinker in household

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Gambling, obesity, alcohol: Is it time for industries to pay for impact of their goods on health?

Dr Catherine Conlon believes the Government should introduce a 'polluter pays' model on vastly profitable global corporations so that the impact on health of their goods was addressed

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Catherine Conlon: Lobbyists continue to deny the reality of alcohol harm in Ireland

Evidence shows that four people die every day from alcohol-related illness in Ireland, while hundreds of thousands of families are severely impacted by alcohol harm

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Plague of illness caused by cheap alcohol

Students urged to play it safe while celebrating Leaving Cert results

The HSE has urged parents to talk to children about alcohol and drug use before the night begins.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Alcohol on sale in shops and off-licences '70% more affordable than 20 years ago'

Report found overall, alcohol prices here have 'kept pace closely' with inflation

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Extending opening hours 'will increase the amount of harm from alcohol', committee told

An Oireachtas committee has heard that “extending opening hours by even one hour increased injuries, assaults, drink-driving and car crashes”

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Transport chiefs to 're-examine' bus schedules if pub closing times overhauled

The legislation aims to revamp the country's patchwork of laws governing alcohol sales in pubs, restaurants and off-licences, some of which date back more than 200 years

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Alcohol labelling is about letting consumers know the truth

Ireland’s plans for have brought howls of protest from those with vested interest who prefer to have marketing myths on the labels of their products.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

‘At 19, God almighty, you haven’t even taken your first step on the road to adulthood’

Since he lost his son to alcohol-related suicide, John Higgins has campaigned against the grip drink has on young people, and opposes the industry’s involvement in schools via Drinkaware

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

Shane O’Callaghan: It’s time to talk about a fresh approach to teenage drinking

Instead of sweeping it under the carpet, let’s have a conversation about underage drinking, says barrister and Cork City councillor Shane O’Callaghan

Wed, 22 Jun, 2022

'Significant gap' between need for alcohol treatment and services available

Alcohol Action Ireland said more than 500,000 people in Ireland were estimated to be drinking in a hazardous or harmful way but only 3,300 had entered alcohol treatment in 2020

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Four people dying from alcohol abuse every day, new research claims

The report by Alcohol Action Ireland in collaboration with research from UCC suggests the number of alcohol-related deaths could be underestimated by 25%

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

Tadhg Beirne competes in the air for possession 7/2/2021

Alcohol advertised every 15 seconds during Ireland rugby match

During Ireland's game against Scotland 690 alcohol ads were displayed, while there were 961 alcohol ads during the Scotland v England match

Thu, 30 Sep, 2021

Friends enjoying drinking beer in the backyard.

WHO criticised for including drinks industry reps in plan to tackle harm caused by alcohol

Alcohol Action Ireland hit out at the WHO for including drinks industry representatives in the draft action plan alongside governments, NGOs and health bodies

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

Men can hit weekly alcohol limit for just €7.65, women for €4.95

A new study of supermarket alcohol sales also found 42% of retailers are not following requirements to separate alcohol from other products

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

Woman Taking Plate Of Leftover Food From The Fridge

Ireland kept on drinking during Covid — unlike most European states, where consumption fell

Consumption fell in 19 states, but there was only a slight decline in Ireland, and UK consumption rose

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Alcohol Action Ireland urge men to 'rethink their drinking'

Alcohol kills almost 2,000 men in Ireland every year, according to Alcohol Action Ireland.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Call for alcohol legislation measures to be implemented

Alcohol abuse campaigners have called on the three political parties trying to form a new government to implement key measures in landmark legislation enacted nine months ago.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Publican's plan for early re-opening of his Tipperary bar slammed as 'short-sighted and disrespectful'

John Harney said he plans to reopen his bar, Harney's Final Furlong, in Ballyclerihan near Clonmel, on June 29. It has been closed since March 15 with the proposed date for reopening on August 10 as part of Phase 5 of the Government’s roadmap to reopening the country.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Man will avoid jail if he drinks beer, not spirits

A 57-year-old man who put his wife in fear during a drunken incident will avoid a prison sentence — if he restricts his drinking to beer and stays clear of spirits.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Ireland needs to stop bringing state visitors to Guinness Storehouse - Alcohol Action Ireland

Governments worldwide are not being courageous enough when it comes to addressing alcohol exposure.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Simon Harris: ‘Use HSE for sound advice on alcohol’

Simon Harris, the health minister, is urging people to use the HSE as a source of information so they can make “informed decisions” about their drinking instead of using the alcohol-industry funded Drinkaware website.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

Ad stating alcohol is a drug blocked as ‘too political’

A philanthropic foundation has been blocked from running a hard-hitting anti- alcohol ad campaign.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

‘End of an era’ as Macroom's iconic mural falls foul of alcohol law

You could say it was ‘down in one’, because one day is all it took for Heineken to blot out the pint of stout that dominates an iconic mural in Macroom.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

'Regulations on alcohol advertising need to tackle content of ads themselves'

Regulations on alcohol advertising need to go beyond where they are displayed, and tackle the content of the ads themselves, according to an advocacy group.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

Ban on alcohol ads near schools and playgrounds

Health Minister Simon Harris warned the industry will face potential €5,000 fines and six-month prison sentences under new rules

Mon, 04 Nov, 2019

Alcohol a factor in more than half of fatal fires

Long-awaited minimum unit pricing will help reduce the risk of fire deaths, says Alcohol Action Ireland.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2019

Children of people who abuse alcohol 3 times more likely to consider suicide

Children whose parents misuse alcohol are three times more likely to consider suicide or develop an eating disorder, according to Alcohol Action Ireland.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2019

Irish alcohol consumption 80% above global average, says Alcohol Action Ireland

Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) is calling on the Finance Minister to maintain the current excise duties on drink in its pre-budget submission today.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2019

New report shows decline of underage drinking in Ireland

The rate of underage drinking in Ireland has fallen over four years.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

'Cider is cheaper than milk': AAI call for minimum unit pricing for alcohol

Alcohol Action Ireland is calling on the Government to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol as a matter of urgency.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2019

Here is how much alcohol you have to buy each week to put your health at risk

Alcohol is so cheap now that it only costs men and women less than €10 to reach their weekly low-risk guideline limit.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2019

Students going on foreign holidays should be careful on first night, Alcohol Action Ireland warn

Students celebrating the end of their exams by jetting off on a post-Leaving Cert holiday are advised to avoid a wild ‘first night - all nighter’ when they arrive.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Calls for minimum alcohol pricing in Ireland following drop in Scottish sales

The introduction of minimum pricing has been credited with the drop in alcohol sales in Scotland last year - with lobby groups here calling for Ireland to follow suit.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2019

Report shows the extent of binge drinking among young Irish people

During Men's Health Week, Drinkaware will be highlighting their new campaign – Change the Trend, to improve the health and well being of young Irish men.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2019

Survey shows 'concerning' level of teen alcohol consumption

A worryingly high level of alcohol consumption among Irish teenagers is highlighted in an extensive lifestyle survey.

Thu, 16 May, 2019

Stephen Donnelly issues warning: Government may fall before alcohol bill passes

The Government may fall before the long-awaited Public Health Alcohol Bill passes through the Oireachtas, Fianna Fáil health spokesman Stephen Donnelly has warned.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2018

Majority of people know a problem drinker, report says

Ireland’s drinking habit has become almost €1bn-a-year headache, with vast sums of money lost on caring for problem drinkers, cleaning up after their mistakes, covering for them at work, and taking over their child-rearing responsibilities.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2018

Proposed alcohol Bill 'would unfairly affect small retailers'

A proposed new piece of legislation proposing to restrict how alcohol is displayed in shops has faced criticism from some Senators

Sun, 05 Nov, 2017

Alcohol has claimed the lives of 2,000 since debate over Alcohol Bill began, charity claim

Alcohol has claimed the lives of 2,000 people since the government first began deliberating over the controversial Alcohol Bill two years ago, a leading charity has warned.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2017

Industry and health advocate views on alcohol bill ‘not on par’

The interests of business and public health advocates should not be given equal weight in discussions around the final form of landmark legislation on alcohol, according to a charity working in the area.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Readers' Blog: Moderate drinkers will be hit hard

The pre-Budget submission from Alcohol Action Ireland demonstrates that there will be a massive price to pay for minimum unit pricing (MUP) by even moderate drinkers.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Fine Gael senators seek talks as Simon Harris plans to restrict alcohol sales

Fine Gael senators and TDs who blocked plans to limit the sale and promotion of alcohol earlier this year have demanded a meeting with Health Minister Simon Harris over his plans to force through the law change.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2017

Ireland no longer heaviest drinking nation in EU

Ireland has dropped from the heaviest drinking nation in the EU to just above average.

Sun, 27 Aug, 2017