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Increased alcohol and drug use during pandemic presents 'a very challenging time'

The Covid-19 pandemic has let to an increase in the misuse of alcohol and drugs and increased gambling, creating additional challenges for addiction services. The Sub-Committee on mental health will discuss challenges facing organisations providing ...

12 Oct 2021 at 12:10

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New laws on alcohol advertising come into effect today

New laws on advertising alcohol during sports and children's events will come into effect today, November 12, 2021. The laws are introduced under sections 15 and 16 of the Public Health Alcohol Act 2018. The new laws will restrict alcohol ...

12 Nov 2021 at 13:59

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Gardaí carrying out out high visibility patrols and checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend

This October bank holiday weekend Gardaí will carry out high visibility patrols and checkpoints across the roads network and are appealing to motorists not to drive under the influence of an intoxicant and to reduce speed. This weekend’s ...

25 Oct 2019 at 13:49

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Will alcohol be served at pilot nightclub event as Minister gives more detail

An upcoming pilot nightclub event due to take place at the end of this month will need a "realistic" approach about alcohol being served. That's according to Minister for Tourism, Catherine Martin, who spoke to Claire Byrne about the ...

02 Sept 2021 at 15:49

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Health minister says he raised concerns about relaxing Ireland’s licensing laws

Ireland’s Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he did raise public health concerns with his Government colleagues before they decided to relax the country’s licensing laws. It follows reports that the Department of Health’s ...

04 Nov 2022 at 17:39

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Alcohol consumption falling, drinks industry says

Alcohol consumption in Ireland is down by almost one-third in the past two decades, according to a study. Average alcohol consumption continues to fall based on CSO population figures and Revenue alcohol clearance data. Beer ...

19 Aug 2024 at 00:01

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Young unaccompanied learner driver arrested after failing cocaine and alcohol test

An unaccompanied learner driver has been arrested after failing a roadside drugs and alcohol test. Gardaí in Longford stopped the driver's vehicle for speeding on Friday night, after which it was discovered the young driver ...

02 Apr 2024 at 16:52

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REVEALED: Ireland's drinking habits uncovered as Christmas parties hit full flow

With the festive season in full flow, Christmas parties and other social occasions will be raising a toast to celebrate the holidays. Irish social gatherings so often see alcohol take a central role in meeting with friends ...

14 Dec 2018 at 14:21

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Cocktails worth 23,000 euro seized while en route to Dublin music event

Undeclared cocktails, 150,000 illegal cigarettes and herbal cannabis with a combined value of over 330,000 euro have been seized in three separate operations in the past week by Irish authorities. On Monday June 27, ...

29 Jun 2022 at 17:26

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Guinness increasing supplies after Christmas pub shortages

The parent firm of Guinness has said it “working around the clock” to increase supplies of the popular stout after a “sell-out” festive period led to shortages at British pubs. Diageo, which also owns Johnnie ...

04 Feb 2025 at 09:04

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Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Ryanair has reiterated its call for a limit of two alcoholic drinks per passenger to be introduced at airport bars. The airline said such a policy would result in “a safer travel experience for passengers ...

13 Jan 2025 at 09:24

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Detector dog leads Revenue officers to huge cannabis haul worth almost €500,000

A detector dog has helped Revenue discover a huge cache of illegal drugs worth almost half a million euro. James the dog aided Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin yesterday ...

05 Apr 2024 at 10:09

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