Call for ban on alcohol advertising

The Director of the Rutland Centre in Dublin has called on the Government to introduce a ban on all alcohol advertising in Ireland.

Stephen Rowen said the measure was needed because of growing levels of alcohol abuse and associated street violence.

“We would like to see the drinks industry stop being able to promote its message and push its message into the lives of Irish people,” he said.

His comments were timed to coincide with Addiction Awareness Week, which takes place this week.