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An open letter has been signed voicing strong opposition to proposed measures that will dramatically increase the number of venues serving alcohol, as well as significantly extending opening hours, writes Dr Catherine Conlon

Evidence shows that four people die every day from alcohol-related illness in Ireland, while hundreds of thousands of families are severely impacted by alcohol harm

Two new reports outline the impacts of both alcohol and mental health across Ireland. Missing from the discussion is the clear links between alcohol and brain health at all ages, from very early days in the womb right up to old age, writes Catherine Conlon

The government is being warned that the proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill could come at enormous cost to Irish society.

The Sale of Alcohol Bill liberalising Ireland's trading laws will come at an 'enormous cost' to society, a report has concluded. 

If Ireland is to avoid the epidemics of public intoxication seen in other countries that have promoted their nighttime economy, it needs to revise the laws, expert warns

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The legislation has put forward a major modernisation of Ireland’s licencing laws.

The Government's Sale of Alcohol Bill will bring an "enormous cost" on Ireland.That's among the findings of a report analysing the ...

The Government's Sale of Alcohol Bill will bring an "enormous cost" on Ireland.That's among the findings of a report analysing the ...