Unqualified response to expert’s findings

I REFER to Terry Prone’s article (Irish Examiner, October 30) which was prompted by the recent MEAS (Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society) seminar on the cultural and social aspects of alcohol.

MEAS has been operational for almost four years. The Anne Fox seminar referred to by Ms Prone is one of an annual series of conferences/seminars organised by MEAS to promote debate and raise awareness about topics relevant to alcohol and society.

Previous conferences have addressed the issues of partnership, of alcohol and the community, and of alcohol and young people.