Alcohol guidelines in Ireland may be changing
This comes following a new report from the Health Information and Quality Authority. Alcohol guidelines in Ireland may need updating for the first time in over 10 years, that is according to the latest report from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). HIQA has said a major review of Irish drinking guidelines could be […]
1 month ago
Alcohol consumption in Ireland lowest in 30 years, according to a new study
All but one type of alcohol suffered a massive drop in sales. New Revenue Clearance figures show that consumption of alcohol in Ireland is at its lowest level in 30 years. The figures were gathered between January and June of 2021, thus the fall of 10.8% when compared to 2020 can directly be attributed to […]
5 years ago
Portobello Plaza will be closed this weekend due to “completely unacceptable” behaviour in recent weeks
It said anti-social behaviour in the area has been detrimental to the community. Dublin City Council has announced that it will close Portobello Plaza this weekend due to what it called “completely unacceptable” behaviour in the area in recent weeks. The Council appealed for members of the public not to go to the area this […]
5 years ago
Stephen Donnelly says its “not okay” alcohol is being sold at “pocket money prices”
He said some supermarkets are selling it “cheaper than they are selling water”. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said it is “not okay” and “not healthy” that alcohol is being sold at “pocket money prices” across certain Irish supermarkets. Donnelly told reporters at the official launch of the policy in Dublin on Wednesday, that […]
5 years ago