IT brings a whole new meaning to the term stiff drink, but ‘Stiffys Shots’ have not gone down well with the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

A national ID card should be compulsory for everyone over the age of 18, according to a leading alcohol-abuse awareness group.

SHOCK campaigns aimed at discouraging young people from drinking alcohol do not work and can have the opposite effect, an international expert on alcohol and drug abuse has warned.

LEADING drinks company C&C was red-faced last night after the industry’s watchdog found it had encouraged irresponsible or heavy drinking.

The Government is being called on to speed up the introduction of random breath-testing.

THE Taoiseach and Tánaiste joined opposition leaders yesterday to toast the success of a campaign to eradicate drink driving.

Pubs, off-licences and other sectors of the alcohol industry have been asked to sign a new code of practice to prevent the sale and promotion of alcohol to people under the age of 18.

IRELAND faces the prospect of a blighted generation if something is not done to tackle the country’s chronic alcohol problem, the Eastern Regional Health Authority (EHRA) warned yesterday.

AN organisation sponsored by Ireland’s drinks industry yesterday launched a hard-hitting campaign aimed at encouraging moderation in drinking.

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a poster campaign highlighting the risks associated with excessive drinking.