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5th November 2018
Alcohol advertising ban to start November 2019
Alcohol advertising bans near schools or play areas, coupled with new separation rules for drink sold in shops, come into effect November 2019 after approval by Health Minister Simon Harris.
2nd November 2018
Medical cannabis products can now be prescribed in Northern Ireland
The move has been welcomed by some, while others say the new rules are still too restrictive.
30th October 2018
Drink-driving ban appeals permit motorists to stay on road
Decision to contest new three-month ban may leave driver on road for several years
30th October 2018
9% rise in hepatitis B infections last year
The number of cases of people infected with hepatitis B rose by 9% last year, although the health authorities said infection levels of the potentially fatal disease remain low.
26th October 2018
New drink-driving rules have taken effect
New rules on drink-driving have taken effect which will automatically disqualify any motorists who are found to have consumed alcohol.
23rd October 2018
First ever state-funded heroin injection centre will cater for 60 addicts a day
First ever state-funded heroin injection centre will cater for 60 addicts a day
19th October 2018
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/prosecutor-says-act-being-used-to-impede-drink-driving
Defence barristers use law to stall cases and keep drivers on road, forum hears
19th October 2018
Less than 2,000 motorists tested for drug-driving since law introduced
Less than 2,000 motorists were tested for drug-driving since the legislation was introduced in April 2017, new figures show.
17th October 2018
IRISH ALCOHOL BILL WELCOMED AS A GROUND-BREAKING MEASURE BY EUROPEAN HEALTH COMMUNITY.
The Irish Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, signed into law today (Wed 17 Oct) by Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins, presents a set of measures to prevent alcohol related harm, which follow latest evidence base in the field of alcohol policy and recommendations of the World Health Organization.
16th October 2018
UK news: Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs
Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs

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