Underage drinking

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Recommendations for teen discos including powers to breath test children 'working well', court hears

A court has heard that recommendations issued to organisations hosting teenage discos - including powers to breath-test children if required and that parents sign up to parental responsibility commitments when buying tickets - are “working well”.

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Alcohol under the spotlight after judge's comments

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Dangers highlighted as study shows sixth of parents allow children to drink at 14

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Alcohol vendors urged to check IDs

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Alcohol vendors warned over underage sales

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Study pours cold water on ‘responsible drinking’ ads

One sixth of teens in fights after drinking

A sixth of 15 to 16 year-olds have been involved in a fight and a tenth have been in trouble with gardaí after the consumption of alcohol, according to an official report.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Concerned mum shares photos of teen daughter in coma after night of drinking

A mother has shared photos of her teenage daughter in a coma from alcohol consumption on Facebook.

Sun, 04 Sep, 2016

Drinks industry urges vigilance against underage drinking

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has urged its members to be especially vigilant over the St. Patrick’s Day festival this weekend to prevent underage people getting access to alcohol.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2008

McDowell attacked over underage drinking poll

The Labour Party has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell following the publication of a survey showing that 84% of young Irish people have their first drink before the legal age of 18.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003

Survey highlights huge level of underage drinking

Around 84% of Irish youngsters begin drinking before the legal age limit of 18, according to an opinion poll published this morning.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003