“Leadership is key to changing the way in which we consume alcohol in Ireland.” his is a message that was considered at a unique event attended by representatives from a range of sectors and is being organised by local charity NW Alcohol Forum Ltd (NWAF) with support from the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE).
The seminar was officially opened by Mayor Councillor Matt Lyons and was addressed by the Cathaoirleach Councillor Joe Leonard, who outlined the Local Authority perspective on the impact of alcohol abuse on service delivery.
Commenting on the event Mr Pat Harvey, Chairman of NWAF said “Alcohol has a valuable role in Irish Life. While this is respected and welcomed we do however also have a culture that is too complacent about harmful drinking levels. As communities and society we must do something about bringing about cultural change to tackle the negative fallouts that are manifest in so many ways.The Leadership for Change alcohol culture event is a key opportunity for local interests to develop their understanding of the issue and also to formulate a response.”
Source: www.sligococo.ie, 06/07/2010
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