Alcohol poisoning killing 170 Irish a year

As many as 170 people a year die as a result of alcohol poisoning in Ireland, a new report has found.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2011 - 15:13

As many as 170 people a year die as a result of alcohol poisoning in Ireland, a new report has found.

The Health Research Board (HRB) said its study showed a rise in drinking related deaths from 2004 to 2008.

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