We should follow French example and ban alcohol ads and sponsorship

AFTER the recent murder of the two Polish men in Dublin, a Polish journalist was asked what the difference was between Polish and Irish society?

We should follow French example and ban alcohol ads and sponsorship

His answer: “Drunken children.” Young Irish people topped the table for binge drinking, with 32% of 15- and 16-year-olds doing it three or more times in a month.

The drinks companies use sport and very clever ads to publicise their products. We are bombarded with

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