As more than 55,000 Leaving Cert students prepare to celebrate tonight, several organisations have called for greater vigilance in the sale of alcohol to young people.
Alcohol Action Ireland, along with drinkaware.ie and the National Parents’ Council (NPC), has urged off-licences, supermarkets, and pubs to check IDs to prevent under-18s buying alcohol.
Students are entitled to celebrate their results but doing so in a safe and responsible manner was important, according to Samantha Byrne of Alcohol Action Ireland.
"It can be an emotional and volatile time for these young people and their families. The problem is that some, who might not have done as well as they wanted, would experience feelings of disappointment and deflation. And when you add alcohol into this mix, it can be quite challenging.
"We would ask supermarkets, pubs and off-licences to be extra vigilant in supplying alcohol to those over 18 only," she said.
Source: Rachael Power, Irish Examiner, 15/08/2012
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