Taoiseach: Schools should get resources to educate pupils on alcohol from HSE 

Taoiseach: Schools should get resources to educate pupils on alcohol from HSE 

Drink Aware has been accused of having a vested interest as it is funded by the alcohol industry. Picture: David Jones/PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said schools should get their resources from the HSE and public health agencies in respect of educating pupils about alcohol.

His comments come after the Irish Examiner revealed Drinkaware is working with schools against the advice of the HSE and Department of Health.

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