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IFA concern over alcohol sponsorship ban

The Irish Farmers' Association has expressing concern that ending sponsorship of sporting activity by alcohol companies could damage Irish farming.
News • 10 Jun 13

Former GAA chief disputes drink sponsorship claims

Former GAA president Sean Kelly has said there is no scientific evidence to show that a total ban on drinks sponsorship in sport will be beneficial.
News • 04 Jun 13

Rise in young people with liver problems

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of young people hospitalised for liver disease and dying from alcohol-related conditions, a group of leading doctors has warned.
News • 23 Apr 13

Doctors call for action on cut-price alcohol

Doctors attending a conference in Belfast have called for action to be taken against cut price alcohol.
News • 12 Apr 13

Heineken profit doubles after Asian reappraisal

Heineken NV says its profit doubled to €2.95 billion in 2012, following a reappraisal of its Asian business.
Business • 13 Feb 13

Govt defends cuts to respite care grants

The Government has been criticised by the Opposition for the cut in respite care grants announced in the Budget yesterday.
News • 06 Dec 12

Higher drink and clothes prices push inflation up

Prices rose by 1.6% in the year to September, according to Central Statistics Office figures published today.
Business • 12 Oct 12

Northern Ireland to ban cheap alcohol promotions

Cheap alcohol promotions are to be banned in pubs, bars and clubs in Northern Ireland from next year.
News • 21 Sep 12

Majority believe alcohol consumption is too high

85% of people believe levels of alcohol consumption in Ireland are too high, a new survey on public attitudes has found.
News • 11 Jul 12

Coveney stresses importance of alcohol exports

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has been highlighting the importance of the drink sector to the Irish economy during his trade promotion visit to the United States.
News • 28 Jun 12

Report on Irish school students drinking habits

Irish secondary school students reported drinking more alcohol than their European counterparts the last time they drank, according to a European school survey.
News • 31 May 12

Alcohol affecting young people's mental health

A major new study on youth mental health has revealed that drinking alcohol is taking a heavy toll on young people's mental health.
News • 16 May 12

<p>Alcohol prices in Ireland 'dearest' in Europe.

Drink and cigarettes are more expensive than anywhere else in Europe and hotels and restaurants are the third most expensive, a European Union survey has found
Business • 30 Jun 11

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