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10th October 2014
Minister is urged to reject drinks chief for RTE jobThe appointment of the head of an alcohol-industry funded group to RTE’s governing body would put the drinks sector in a position of influence within the State broadcaster, the head of a leading medical organisation has warned.
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10th October 2014
Most self-harm incidents involve overdoseTwo thirds of self-harm cases seen in hospital emergency departments last year involved an overdose, according to new data.
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10th October 2014
Inspector of Prisons hits out at ‘abuse of powers’, drug use and bullying in new reportThe Inspector of Prisons has criticised the abuse of powers by prison officers, bullying among inmates, and the “grave” prevalence of drugs in jails.
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8th October 2014
EU may strike out plan for plain cigarette packetsIreland could be forced to abandon its plans for plain packaging for cigarettes if the European Commission decides it interferes with the single market.
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7th October 2014
Study claims cannabis use can cause mental health problemsCannabis use can become addictive, cause mental health problems and lead to hard drug use, according to a new study.
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7th October 2014
Below-cost alcohol ‘budgetary issue’The Department of Finance has said it is up to its minister in the budget to decide whether or not to address concerns over millions of euro being returned to supermarkets for selling below-cost alcohol.
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7th October 2014
Minor tranquillisers ‘cause 40% of overdoses’Four out of 10 intentional drug overdoses resulting in hospitalisation involved the abuse of minor tranquillisers, according to a study.
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7th October 2014
Martin: Taoiseach must fight tobacco lobbyistsThe Government has been urged to mount a counter campaign to resist the mounting pressure and lobbying to drop its radical plan to outlaw tobacco branding on cigarette packets.
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7th October 2014
Adolescent addiction admissions to rise 70%A leading addiction service is predicting a 70% jump in admissions to its adolescent centre this year.
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6th October 2014
Surge in the use of heroin across CorkThere are 500 heroin addicts in Cork City and county — a massive increase in the past 10 years — with only half of them receiving any help.
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