Fewer Irish teens drinking and smoking - report The number of 15 and 16-year-olds smoking, drinking, gambling and taking drugs has declined in Ireland over the past 20 years according to a European report. News • 20 Sep 16
Fewer Irish teens drinking and smoking - report The number of 15 and 16-year-olds smoking, drinking, gambling and taking drugs has declined in Ireland over the past 20 years according to a European report. News • 20 Sep 16
Theory Test to feature drink driving questions Learner drivers will be quizzed on alcohol and driving in changes to the Driver Theory Test to be introduced from next month. News • 08 Sep 16
Theory Test to feature drink driving questions Learner drivers will be quizzed on alcohol and driving in changes to the Driver Theory Test to be introduced from next month. News • 08 Sep 16
A Life Addicted Series1 EP3 For 18 years, 46 year old Paul battled with crack cocaine, alcohol and heroin addiction. He’s been clean for two and a half years. This is his story. (This story contains some strong language) Voices • 05 Jan 17
A Life Addicted Series1 EP3 For 18 years, 46 year old Paul battled with crack cocaine, alcohol and heroin addiction. He’s been clean for two and a half years. This is his story. (This story contains some strong language) Voices • 05 Jan 17
Alcohol abuse accounts for 10% of health spend The effects of alcohol consumption were responsible for 10% of money spent on public health care in 2013, according to a new study. News • 22 Jun 16
Alcohol abuse accounts for 10% of health spend The effects of alcohol consumption were responsible for 10% of money spent on public health care in 2013, according to a new study. News • 22 Jun 16
9pm watershed proposed for alcohol advertising The Minister for Health has said the new legislation on alcohol will reduce emergency department attendances and accidents. News • 09 Dec 15
9pm watershed proposed for alcohol advertising The Minister for Health has said the new legislation on alcohol will reduce emergency department attendances and accidents. News • 09 Dec 15
Children regularly exposed to alcohol ads - study The vast majority of Irish children are being exposed to large volumes of alcohol marketing, according to a new study. News • 26 Nov 15
Children regularly exposed to alcohol ads - study The vast majority of Irish children are being exposed to large volumes of alcohol marketing, according to a new study. News • 26 Nov 15
Diageo's revenue grows following acquisition Drinks maker Diageo has reported a rise in operating profit and revenue on the back of the company’s acquisition of Indian producer United Spirits. Business • 30 Jul 15
Diageo's revenue grows following acquisition Drinks maker Diageo has reported a rise in operating profit and revenue on the back of the company’s acquisition of Indian producer United Spirits. Business • 30 Jul 15
Alcohol use while pregnant 'prevalent' in Ireland Alcohol use before and during pregnancy is "prevalent and socially pervasive" in Ireland, according to an international study. News • 07 Jul 15
Alcohol use while pregnant 'prevalent' in Ireland Alcohol use before and during pregnancy is "prevalent and socially pervasive" in Ireland, according to an international study. News • 07 Jul 15
Responsible drinking campaign rejects criticism The chairman of a new responsible drinking campaign funded by a drinks company says that if it is not independent it is not going to happen. News • 12 Feb 15
Responsible drinking campaign rejects criticism The chairman of a new responsible drinking campaign funded by a drinks company says that if it is not independent it is not going to happen. News • 12 Feb 15
Proposal to end alcohol sponsorship to be dropped A proposal to end alcohol companies sponsoring major sports events looks set to be dropped. News • 24 Jan 15
Proposal to end alcohol sponsorship to be dropped A proposal to end alcohol companies sponsoring major sports events looks set to be dropped. News • 24 Jan 15
Wetherspoon blames supermarkets for slowdown JD Wetherspoon said that sales had slowed significantly in its second quarter, blaming cheap supermarket prices for keeping bar receipts flat over Christmas and New Year. Business • 21 Jan 15
Wetherspoon blames supermarkets for slowdown JD Wetherspoon said that sales had slowed significantly in its second quarter, blaming cheap supermarket prices for keeping bar receipts flat over Christmas and New Year. Business • 21 Jan 15
Diageo posts weaker-than-expected results Diageo, the world's largest distilled drinks maker by sales, has posted weaker-than-expected earnings, hurt by a slowdown in China and volatility in other emerging markets. Business • 31 Jul 14
Diageo posts weaker-than-expected results Diageo, the world's largest distilled drinks maker by sales, has posted weaker-than-expected earnings, hurt by a slowdown in China and volatility in other emerging markets. Business • 31 Jul 14
Study finds 1.3m Irish people 'harmful drinkers' The first study of its kind on alcohol consumption has found that 75% of all alcohol consumed in Ireland is drunk as part of a binge-drinking session. News • 23 Jun 14
Study finds 1.3m Irish people 'harmful drinkers' The first study of its kind on alcohol consumption has found that 75% of all alcohol consumed in Ireland is drunk as part of a binge-drinking session. News • 23 Jun 14
28% experience harm due to someone else's drinking A new report from the Health Service Executive says that 28% of Irish people have experienced harm due to someone else's drinking. News • 24 Mar 14
28% experience harm due to someone else's drinking A new report from the Health Service Executive says that 28% of Irish people have experienced harm due to someone else's drinking. News • 24 Mar 14
Bishops issue warning ahead of St Patrick's Day The Catholic Bishops' Drugs Initiative has warned St Patrick's Day revellers that starting to drink alcohol before the age of 15 makes you four times more likely to develop alcohol dependency later in life. News • 14 Mar 14
Bishops issue warning ahead of St Patrick's Day The Catholic Bishops' Drugs Initiative has warned St Patrick's Day revellers that starting to drink alcohol before the age of 15 makes you four times more likely to develop alcohol dependency later in life. News • 14 Mar 14
Kenny warns young people against Neknomination Taoiseach Enda Kenny has urged young people not to partake in internet drinking activities such as Neknomination. News • 03 Feb 14
Kenny warns young people against Neknomination Taoiseach Enda Kenny has urged young people not to partake in internet drinking activities such as Neknomination. News • 03 Feb 14
Consumer prices up 0.2% in year to December Consumer prices rose by 0.2% in December compared to the same time the previous year, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 16 Jan 14
Consumer prices up 0.2% in year to December Consumer prices rose by 0.2% in December compared to the same time the previous year, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 16 Jan 14
Consumer prices rose 0.3% to November - CSO Prices rose 0.3% in November compared with the same month of 2012, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Dec 13
Consumer prices rose 0.3% to November - CSO Prices rose 0.3% in November compared with the same month of 2012, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Dec 13
Fewer admitted for alcohol-related liver disease Hospital admissions for alcohol-related liver disease have begun to drop, according to a new study. News • 22 Nov 13
Fewer admitted for alcohol-related liver disease Hospital admissions for alcohol-related liver disease have begun to drop, according to a new study. News • 22 Nov 13
Govt to set minimum prices for alcoholic drinks The Government is to curb the advertising of alcohol and set minimum prices for drinks based on their alcohol content in a new Public Health Bill. News • 24 Oct 13
Govt to set minimum prices for alcoholic drinks The Government is to curb the advertising of alcohol and set minimum prices for drinks based on their alcohol content in a new Public Health Bill. News • 24 Oct 13
Bill on minimum alcohol pricing to be published The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill has been brought to Cabinet ahead of its publication on Thursday. News • 22 Oct 13
Bill on minimum alcohol pricing to be published The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill has been brought to Cabinet ahead of its publication on Thursday. News • 22 Oct 13
Publicans to launch parent and young adult scheme The Vintners' Federation of Ireland has confirmed it is introducing a new scheme to encourage young adults to drink with their parents. News • 13 Sep 13
Publicans to launch parent and young adult scheme The Vintners' Federation of Ireland has confirmed it is introducing a new scheme to encourage young adults to drink with their parents. News • 13 Sep 13
Consumer prices up 0.7% in the year to July Consumer prices fell by 0.1% in the month of July, but were up 0.7% in the year to that month. Business • 08 Aug 13
Consumer prices up 0.7% in the year to July Consumer prices fell by 0.1% in the month of July, but were up 0.7% in the year to that month. Business • 08 Aug 13
Committee opposes drinks industry sponsorship ban A draft report by the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications has recommended that the ban on sponsorship of sporting events by the drinks industry is not merited. News • 16 Jun 13
Committee opposes drinks industry sponsorship ban A draft report by the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications has recommended that the ban on sponsorship of sporting events by the drinks industry is not merited. News • 16 Jun 13
Minister concerned over alcohol sponsorship Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar has expressed concern that sports funding could be lost if a ban on sponsorship by alcohol companies is implemented. News • 11 Jun 13
Minister concerned over alcohol sponsorship Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar has expressed concern that sports funding could be lost if a ban on sponsorship by alcohol companies is implemented. News • 11 Jun 13
