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12th July 2012
Opposition to drink sponsorship banJust four in ten Irish adults support banning alcohol sponsorship of sports while six out of ten support the introduction of minimum alcohol pricing , a new survey has found.
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12th July 2012
HRB report highlights public knowledge, attitudes and behaviour in relation to alcohol.More than four out five people (85%) believe that current levels of alcohol consumption in Ireland are too high, according to the results of a new survey, Alcohol: Public knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, published today by the Health Research Board.
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12th July 2012
85% think level of alcohol consumption too highA new survey has found that 85% of people believe the level of alcohol consumption in Ireland is too high.
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11th July 2012
Phoenix Park gig scenes ‘appalling’, says TaoiseachPhoenix Park will not be shut for concerts in the wake of drug deaths and stabbings at last weekend’s dance and rap event.
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11th July 2012
Head shop drugs worth €2m seized last yearGardaí seized €2m worth of banned head shop drugs and nearly €330,000 worth of illicit prescription tablets last year.
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11th July 2012
John Meagher: No more living in denial—our love of drink is deadlySix hours before Swedish House Mafia took to the stage on Saturday night, an undeniable air of menace clung to Phoenix Park.
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10th July 2012
Phoenix Park episode highlights need to ramp up drink & drug awareness programmes in schools - ButtiWeekend events leave many questions unanswered
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10th July 2012
We’re missing the pointI missed the Swedish House Mafia gig on Saturday night, but I would have gone if I was in the country.
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10th July 2012
‘Death’ drug at €10 a popA dangerous new drug PMA or ‘death’ is on the market in Ireland, disguised as ecstasy tablets.
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10th July 2012
Clubs ‘breached spirit’ of judge’s price orderThe judge who ordered a €2.50 drinks price minimum in three seaside resort clubs has been told one breached the spirit of his ruling by not charging for mixers with shorts.