Beer and cider sales drop, wine sales rise Alcohol consumption is down so far this year, according to new Revenue clearance data, which shows a fall of 4.5% between January and September, compared to the same period last year. Business • 02 Nov 20
Beer and cider sales drop, wine sales rise Alcohol consumption is down so far this year, according to new Revenue clearance data, which shows a fall of 4.5% between January and September, compared to the same period last year. Business • 02 Nov 20
Majority of pubs complying with Covid-19 rules - Harris Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said most pubs have complied with Covid-19 restrictions after they reopened under Phase 3 of the lifting of restrictions. Coronavirus • 06 Jul 20
Majority of pubs complying with Covid-19 rules - Harris Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said most pubs have complied with Covid-19 restrictions after they reopened under Phase 3 of the lifting of restrictions. Coronavirus • 06 Jul 20
Grocery sales rise at fastest rate in 15 years Take-home grocery sales experienced the fastest rate of growth in 15 years over the past 12 weeks, jumping by a quarter, according to new data from Kantar. Business • 02 Jun 20
Grocery sales rise at fastest rate in 15 years Take-home grocery sales experienced the fastest rate of growth in 15 years over the past 12 weeks, jumping by a quarter, according to new data from Kantar. Business • 02 Jun 20
Big jump in alcohol sales recorded over Easter Sales of alcohol in off-licences and supermarkets in Ireland jumped by 44% over the Easter period according to new data from Nielsen. Business • 25 Apr 20
Big jump in alcohol sales recorded over Easter Sales of alcohol in off-licences and supermarkets in Ireland jumped by 44% over the Easter period according to new data from Nielsen. Business • 25 Apr 20
Irish Distillers to make hand sanitising gel Irish Distillers - the makers of Jameson Whiskey and part of global drinks group Pernod Ricard - is branching out into hand sanitising gel. Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
Irish Distillers to make hand sanitising gel Irish Distillers - the makers of Jameson Whiskey and part of global drinks group Pernod Ricard - is branching out into hand sanitising gel. Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
Majority of Oberstown children had drug, alcohol issues Almost three quarters of children detained at Oberstown had substance misuse problems with drugs and or alcohol prior to their detention. Ireland • 02 Oct 19
Majority of Oberstown children had drug, alcohol issues Almost three quarters of children detained at Oberstown had substance misuse problems with drugs and or alcohol prior to their detention. Ireland • 02 Oct 19
No amount of alcohol safe during pregnancy - HSE The HSE has launched a major awareness campaign, saying no amount of alcohol at any stage is safe for a baby during pregnancy. Health • 09 Sep 19
No amount of alcohol safe during pregnancy - HSE The HSE has launched a major awareness campaign, saying no amount of alcohol at any stage is safe for a baby during pregnancy. Health • 09 Sep 19
1 in 5 adults classified as hazardous drinkers - report Ireland needs to examine and assess its deep-rooted cultural norm relating to alcohol, according to a Drinkaware survey, which shows that over one in five adults are classified as a hazardous drinker. Health • 21 May 19
1 in 5 adults classified as hazardous drinkers - report Ireland needs to examine and assess its deep-rooted cultural norm relating to alcohol, according to a Drinkaware survey, which shows that over one in five adults are classified as a hazardous drinker. Health • 21 May 19
China and India drive rise in global alcohol intake The world consumed 10% more alcohol per adult in 2017 than in 1990, due in large part to heavier and more widespread drinking in China and India, researchers have announced. News Lens • 08 May 19
China and India drive rise in global alcohol intake The world consumed 10% more alcohol per adult in 2017 than in 1990, due in large part to heavier and more widespread drinking in China and India, researchers have announced. News Lens • 08 May 19
93 die after drinking tainted alcohol in India Ninety-three people have died and at least 200 others have been hospitalised in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, officials said, in the latest case of alcohol poisoning in the country. Asia • 23 Feb 19
93 die after drinking tainted alcohol in India Ninety-three people have died and at least 200 others have been hospitalised in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, officials said, in the latest case of alcohol poisoning in the country. Asia • 23 Feb 19
Alcohol worth almost €500,000 seized at Dublin Port More than 11,000 litres of alcohol, with a retail value of €403,000 has been seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Port. Ireland • 21 Jan 19
Alcohol worth almost €500,000 seized at Dublin Port More than 11,000 litres of alcohol, with a retail value of €403,000 has been seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Port. Ireland • 21 Jan 19
Irish cream liqueur sales on road to recovery Irish cream liqueur sales have had a further sweet year of recovery according to new data from the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland. Business • 17 Dec 18
Irish cream liqueur sales on road to recovery Irish cream liqueur sales have had a further sweet year of recovery according to new data from the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland. Business • 17 Dec 18
Sections of alcohol bill signed into law Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed 23 sections of the Public Health Alcohol Bill into effect and the measures contained in those sections will come into law over the next three years. Health • 05 Nov 18
Sections of alcohol bill signed into law Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed 23 sections of the Public Health Alcohol Bill into effect and the measures contained in those sections will come into law over the next three years. Health • 05 Nov 18
Senator critical of drinks industry over alcohol bill Independent Senator Frances Black has criticised the drinks industry lobby for "working so hard over the summer months in making one last attempt to weaken" controversial new alcohol legislation. Politics • 19 Sep 18
Senator critical of drinks industry over alcohol bill Independent Senator Frances Black has criticised the drinks industry lobby for "working so hard over the summer months in making one last attempt to weaken" controversial new alcohol legislation. Politics • 19 Sep 18
No safe limit to alcohol consumption, say researchers Women in Ireland consume an average of three alcoholic drinks a day and rank higher than men here in a global table of alcohol consumption. Health • 24 Aug 18
No safe limit to alcohol consumption, say researchers Women in Ireland consume an average of three alcoholic drinks a day and rank higher than men here in a global table of alcohol consumption. Health • 24 Aug 18
Wetherspoon's to serve more UK and non-EU drinks UK pub chain Wetherspoon is to sell more drinks from the UK and non-EU brewers in the run up to Brexit. Business • 13 Jun 18
Wetherspoon's to serve more UK and non-EU drinks UK pub chain Wetherspoon is to sell more drinks from the UK and non-EU brewers in the run up to Brexit. Business • 13 Jun 18
30% of weekend visits to EDs related to alcohol - study A new study shows almost 30% of weekend presentations at hospital Emergency Departments relate to alcohol consumption. Health • 29 May 18
30% of weekend visits to EDs related to alcohol - study A new study shows almost 30% of weekend presentations at hospital Emergency Departments relate to alcohol consumption. Health • 29 May 18
Three-in-five dealing with heavy drinker in their life Three-in-five people in Ireland have a heavy drinker in their life, according to a report that examined the harm of people's drinking on others. Health • 16 Apr 18
Three-in-five dealing with heavy drinker in their life Three-in-five people in Ireland have a heavy drinker in their life, according to a report that examined the harm of people's drinking on others. Health • 16 Apr 18
Are 'alcohol can cause cancer' labels 'a step too far'? The Public Health Alcohol Bill has been crawling through the houses of the Oireachtas for three years. Analysis and Comment • 17 Feb 18
Are 'alcohol can cause cancer' labels 'a step too far'? The Public Health Alcohol Bill has been crawling through the houses of the Oireachtas for three years. Analysis and Comment • 17 Feb 18
Plans to separate alcohol from food products criticised Government proposals to separate alcohol from other food products in small shops have been criticised by Fine Gael senators. News • 08 Nov 17
Plans to separate alcohol from food products criticised Government proposals to separate alcohol from other food products in small shops have been criticised by Fine Gael senators. News • 08 Nov 17
Excise cut on alcohol may fend off Brexit impact A new survey from the National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) shows that 67% of off-licence retailers believe that a reduction in excise on alcohol will mitigate against the likely impacts of Brexit. Business • 12 Jun 17
Excise cut on alcohol may fend off Brexit impact A new survey from the National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) shows that 67% of off-licence retailers believe that a reduction in excise on alcohol will mitigate against the likely impacts of Brexit. Business • 12 Jun 17
Alcohol consumption linked to declining brain health A new study has found that even moderate levels of alcohol consumption can lead to brain damage and quicker decline in mental skills. Health • 07 Jun 17
Alcohol consumption linked to declining brain health A new study has found that even moderate levels of alcohol consumption can lead to brain damage and quicker decline in mental skills. Health • 07 Jun 17
Study: Minimum prices would affect 14% of drinkers A new study has found that minimum unit pricing for alcohol will affect 14% of drinkers and that the cheapest alcohol products were favoured by the heaviest drinkers, irrespective of income levels. alcohol • 24 Nov 16
Study: Minimum prices would affect 14% of drinkers A new study has found that minimum unit pricing for alcohol will affect 14% of drinkers and that the cheapest alcohol products were favoured by the heaviest drinkers, irrespective of income levels. alcohol • 24 Nov 16
Women 'more likely' than men to take up smoking Almost half of Irish smokers have tried to quit in the past year, with just 10% doing so successfully. News • 19 Oct 16
Women 'more likely' than men to take up smoking Almost half of Irish smokers have tried to quit in the past year, with just 10% doing so successfully. News • 19 Oct 16
Court action 'could have bearing' on alcohol bill The European Health Commissioner has said it has no objection to the Irish Government's controversial new alcohol bill, but that court action elsewhere could have a bearing on whether or not the new law is legal under European law. News • 27 Sep 16
Court action 'could have bearing' on alcohol bill The European Health Commissioner has said it has no objection to the Irish Government's controversial new alcohol bill, but that court action elsewhere could have a bearing on whether or not the new law is legal under European law. News • 27 Sep 16
