Anti-binge drinking group says it will not back restrictions for sports and live events.
A controversial campaign group funded by drinks giant Diageo which aims to tackle binge drinking has opted not to support a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sports and other live events.
The Stop Out-of-Control Drinking campaign, established earlier this year, was at the centre of controversy when Diageo’s Ireland country director, David Smith, stood down from the board amid allegations of a conflict of interest.
Fergus Finlay, the group’s chair, said remaining board members had no links to the alcohol industry and did not receive payment for their work.
There was no interference from Diageo in the group’s final report, due to be published today, he added.
The 80-page document, based on public consultation and a review of available research, expresses broad support for the Government’s draft Public Alcohol Bill, which seeks to tackle the availability of cheap alcohol.
Source: Carl O'Brien, The Irish Times, 23/09/15
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