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20th October 2014
WHO tobacco treaty makes significant progress despite mounting pressure from tobacco industry
The sixth session of the Conference of the parties (COP6) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) concluded today in Moscow.
20th October 2014
Women warned over ‘wine o’clock’
Women who count down the minutes to ‘wine o’clock’ - the relaxing tipple at the end of a busy day - risk damaging their chances of having a baby.
20th October 2014
‘Disproportionate levels of illness and addiction’ among homeless people
The 2013 homeless health study is the third such study to take place; this group was surveyed in 1997 and 2005, which enabled the researchers to compare some of the findings and track changes over time.
17th October 2014
Funding for local drugs task forces protected for 2015 - Lyons
Labour TD, John Lyons, has welcomed confirmation that funding for Local Drugs Task Forces around the country has been protected in Budget 2015.
16th October 2014
Howlin takes a tip from smokers over free nicotine patches
The Government will consider giving free nicotine patches and gum to people trying to quit smoking, Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said.
15th October 2014
Cigarettes now cost €10 a pack… But where does all that tax go?
In a break with recent practice, there were no tax increases for alcohol this year.
15th October 2014
Anti-tobacco lobby herald price hike
A packet of cigarettes will cost €10 from today in a move welcomed by anti-tobacco campaigners.
14th October 2014
We recycle 37 glass bottles a week per head of population and they’re mainly alcohol related
In the first eight months of this year, an average of 37 glass bottles and jars were recycled per head of population, and they were primarily spirit and wine bottles, as well as cans.
13th October 2014
Varadkar says cycle of cuts in healthcare is over
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said the cycle of cuts in health care is over.
13th October 2014
Another round in the alcohol debate
Dara Gantly asks whether the Government is measuring up to expectations when it comes to alcohol misuse.

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