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Change in alcohol laws - The problem is abuse, not drink itself

It SEEMS ironic that while the Irish pub is enjoying something of a boom in popularity around the world, it is declining in Ireland. Vintners claim that on average, one pub a day closes in this country. This could have enormous social consequences.

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Drinks industry lobbied to get alcohol tax cut in last budget

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Drink lobby failure ‘hit suicide rate’

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Drinks industry a negative influence on suicide, claims report

Ban adverts in fight against alcohol abuse

Drink and drugs: it’s time to act

Alcohol ads ‘aimed at young’

A WATERFORD TD has spoken out over what he has described as “the blatant marketing of alcohol products to young people”.

Tue, 02 May, 2006

Drinks advertising - Voluntary alcohol codenot enough

It is hard to disagree with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) when it yesterday accused the Government of putting the drinks industry ahead of public health.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Bill to curb alcohol adverts shelved

THE Government has shelved a bill that would protect children and adolescents from over-exposure to alcohol advertising following discussions with the drinks industry.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2005

What’s a café bar? Even Homer Simpson couldn’t answer that one

DID you ever hear anyone say: “Great night last night. Fourteen pints and I was locked out of my head?”

Tue, 21 Jun, 2005

Medical Council's warning on café bar plan

Alcohol-related problems will escalate if the Government goes ahead with plans for new café style bars, it was claimed today.

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Vintners condemn McDowell’s cafe bar plan

THE introduction of continental-style cafe bars will do nothing to tackle the problem of binge drinking, publicans warned yesterday.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

Cafés to get low-cost licences to sell alcohol

THE Government yesterday stepped up its battle against binge drinking and street violence with the introduction of café-style bars.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2005

Boozing crisis - Alcohol abuse must be tackled

THE unenviable reputation of Irish people, including young children, as Europe’s biggest boozers can no longer be dismissed as a popular myth.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2004

Pubs selling seven million fewer pints

DRINKERS downed seven million fewer pints last month in a sales slump publicans have blamed on the smoking ban.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Alcohol ads to be banned near schools and playgrounds

ALCOHOL advertising will be banned from sites near chools and playgrounds and restricted on radio and television broadcasts, under legislation being drawn up by the Government.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2004

Politicians must show leadership to prove conviction on drink driving

YOU’RE stopped by a garda who says he smells drink from you. You’re charged with driving under the influence.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2003

New laws to control marketing of alcohol

HEALTH Minister Micheál Martin is to introduce tough laws within the next year to stop drinks companies marketing alcohol to young people.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2003