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6th December 2013
Tobacco sector blamed for swamping warning campaign in paperwork
The department’s chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, told the committee on health and children it had received 6,000 submissions in recent months.
6th December 2013
Two polls offer two different perspectives on plain packaging Bill
Two new polls, released today to coincide with Minister for Health Dr James Reilly’s introduction of the plain packaging Bill at the Oireachtas Health Committee, give very different impressions of the public’s view on the issue.
6th December 2013
Backing for Reilly’s tobacco plain package bill
A poll showed 74% of non-smokers and 58% of smokers support the removal of all branding from cigarette packs.
5th December 2013
Lighting of 17th commemorative Christmas Tree in Dublin today
City Clinic Counsellor to speak at annual lighting of Christmas tree in memory of all those who have died from drug related causes.
5th December 2013
Northern Ireland fake alcohol operation launched
The Trading Standards Service has launched an operation to detect the sale of counterfeit alcohol in Northern Ireland over the festive period.
3rd December 2013
Drinking too much is in the blood
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine. The party season is upon us. Behind the scenes the health service is under pressure to cope with a surge in liver disease.
2nd December 2013
Morning-after warning for drivers
Motorists are being warned to remember the morning after while celebrating over the Christmas period.
29th November 2013
Video column: Why is the link between mental health and alcohol so controversial?
The Irish public increasingly aware of the importance of mental health – but the role that alcohol plays in psychological problems remains taboo to many, says Katie Varvos.
29th November 2013
Brussels plan to stub out e-cigarettes is leaked
They have been hailed by some as a boon for smokers desperately trying to quit—but now Europe has taken a step towards banning the sale of smoke free ‘electronic’ cigarettes.
29th November 2013
New devices will detect drivers on drugs
Roadside devices to detect drugs-use by motorists are to be introduced next year, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil.

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