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20th February 2013
Alcohol tests still not carried on all drivers in fatal, serious crashesGardaí are continuing to exercise discretion in deciding not to test drivers involved in serious collisions for alcohol consumption, despite the introduction of legislation two years ago removing this authority.
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19th February 2013
Is it time to hit food and alcohol intake?With new scare tactics being used to stop people smoking, should we apply the same methods to the food and alcohol industries?
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19th February 2013
Minister to push on with drink pricing policyMinimum drink prices are being backed by the junior minister in charge of the national alcohol strategy, despite legal challenges being mounted against such measures in Scotland.
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18th February 2013
New campaign to raise needle awareness in LimerickA new campaign to make people aware of the dangers of picking up used needles is to be launched in the city.
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18th February 2013
Alcohol is now responsible for 25pc of all drug-related deathsDrug-related deaths are continuing to fall with the biggest drop among heroin users.
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17th February 2013
Even 1 drink a day boosts cancer death riskDrinking even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancer, a new study has warned.
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17th February 2013
Quitting Smoking? Your Pharmacist Can HelpPharmacies across Cork are encouraging smokers to ask about the support available to help them quit the habit.
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14th February 2013
‘Over 2,600’ new child NI smokersOver 2,600 children have started smoking in Northern Ireland since last August, it has been claimed.
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12th February 2013
Fast food and alcohol companies ‘using similar strategies to tobacco industry’Multinational food, drink and alcohol industries are using similar strategies to the tobacco industry to undermine public health policies, a new paper has said.
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12th February 2013
Packing in smoking ‘takes five attempts’It takes an average of five attempts to quit smoking and it can be one of the toughest battles people face during their lifetime.
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