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18th March 2013
Impact of harmful drinking on Irish children ‘a national scandal’As Ireland’s first National Alcohol Awareness Week launches today, the Alcohol Forum has warned that the country’s legacy of harmful drinking and its impact on Irish children is a “national scandal”.
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14th March 2013
Irish ‘duty’ on St Patrick’s drinkIrish people might feel compelled to drink alcohol to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this Sunday, whether they want to or not, a study has revealed.
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14th March 2013
Gilmore appeals against Patrick’s Day “excesses”Tanaiste says national day opportunity to case Ireland in a good light
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14th March 2013
Children ‘collateral’ victims of drink sector sport sponsorshipChildren are the “unfortunate collateral damage” of sports sponsorship by the drink industry, a seminar on alcohol has heard.
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13th March 2013
One in 10 smokers are desperate to quitOne in 10 smokers are “desperate” to give up, a poll suggests.
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13th March 2013
Charities demand Govt action on alcohol abuse in IrelandThe Government is being urged to deal with the alcohol abuse problem in Ireland, sooner rather than later.
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13th March 2013
Be alcohol awareGalway schools, companies and community groups are being asked to take part in Ireland’s first Alcohol Awareness Week from Monday 18 to Friday 22 March.
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13th March 2013
Minister Fitzgerald announces €1 million for new Youth CafésFrances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has today (12th March 2013) announced details of the allocation of €1 million to support the development of new youth cafés.
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12th March 2013
TV station rapped for exposing children to drink adsThe 3e TV channel has been rapped for breaching the voluntary code limiting the exposure of young people to alcohol advertising.
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11th March 2013
Alcohol watershed proposal won’t work, advertisers claimRTÉ says 9pm rule would damage Irish media sector