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3rd July 2013
We are ourselves the most persistent purveyors of the image of the drinking Irish
In recent weeks, we got a degree of insight into the kinds of pressures being exerted on the Government over some of its proposed public health policies in relation to alcohol.
3rd July 2013
Fresh row over ban on alcohol sponsors in sport
Junior Health Minister Alex White has said that the connection between sport and alcohol is “wrong” and should be broken.
2nd July 2013
Committee opposes ban on alcohol sponsorship
Politicians are opposing any ban on alcohol sponsorship of sporting events and instead want an “addiction” fund set up and stronger regulations for marketing drink.
2nd July 2013
Initiative to tackle drug-debt bullying by dealers
Drug-related intimidation is getting worse as families are no longer able to raise money through loans, and teenagers are clocking up huge debts from addiction to cannabis weed.
1st July 2013
Information note on drug related deaths in Northern Ireland
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in Northern Ireland has issued a communication in relation to recent sudden deaths in Belfast which may be drug related.
1st July 2013
Ban on headshops has not stopped demand for drugs they sold
Many of those seeking to smuggle illegal synthetic drugs into the State are avoiding detection by addressing the parcels to locations they have no connection with.
30th June 2013
Drinks industry strategy relies on recruiting young drinkers to their brand
The aim of sponsorship is to ‘piggyback’ on sport’s positive images.
29th June 2013
Tablet disposal urged after eight sudden deaths in Northern Ireland
A police investigation in to the sudden deaths of eight people in Northern Ireland has prompted safety calls by drug addiction workers.
29th June 2013
Northern Ireland: Tablet warning amid sudden death probe
Police investigating the sudden death of eight people have warned the public to be cautious if they are offered green tablets.
29th June 2013
Lack of awareness of drugs black market
In a concerted crackdown on the sale of black market medicines last week, gardaí and customs officials uncovered over 192,000 different types of fake medicines, worth over €600,000, with the help of Interpol and some 200 national drug bodies.

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