SHB to expand training scheme for pub staff

A TRAINING project which helps pub and club staff identify and deal with the negative effects of alcohol or drugs is to be expanded.

Publicans, bar staff, and security staff from 13 Cork city pubs and clubs took part in the successful pilot programme, the first of its kind in Ireland. It is hoped to expand the Cork Local Drugs Task Force-funded scheme into the county and to Kerry.

The Club Cork Alcohol and Drugs Awareness training programme was developed by the Southern Health Board (SHB) with local gardaí and publicans.