Alcohol a factor in 75% of sexual attacks, figures show

THREE-QUARTERS of rape and sexual assault victims say alcohol was a factor in their attack, figures from the Waterford Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre show.

Drinking in Irish society is out of hand and something needs to be done to address it, according to Sheila Vereker of the Waterford unit.

"It is sad to see so many young people drinking to the point to which they are out of their skulls. Maybe society has to look at why this is happening," Ms Vereker said.