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  • Alcohol consumption fell again last year, and Ireland is now within the EU average
  • Tax on Irish pints and wine is the second highest in Europe
  • Ireland sits below EU average for alcohol consumption, but we still guzzle over 400 pints a year

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

Alcohol consumption fell again last year, and Ireland is now within the EU average

DIGI have called on the government to introduce a 10% cut in excise tax to reduce cost pressures on small hospitality businesses around the country.

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thejournal.ie /2 weeks ago

Tax on Irish pints and wine is the second highest in Europe

DIGI has said that the government ‘needs to wake up to the reality that super high taxes on alcohol are killing our pub industry’.

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Ireland sits below EU average for alcohol consumption, but we still guzzle over 400 pints a year

Youngsters are turning to run clubs over night clubs as Irish people are drinking 36% less alcohol compared to 25 years ago

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breakingnews.ie /2 weeks ago

Irish pay second highest excise tax on alcohol in EU, claims report

A pint of beer purchased in a pub here attracts excise of €0.55, compared to just €0.05 in Spain and Germany.

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rte.ie /2 weeks ago

Irish excise on alcohol second highest in Europe - study

Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Oxfordshire addiction service backs Alcohol Awareness Week

Oxfordshire's Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service is hosting activities across the county from July 6 to 12.

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rte.ie /2 weeks ago

HSE initiative aims to combat drug harm at festivals

The HSE is encouraging festival goers to interact with its volunteers at upcoming events, as part of an initiative on reducing harm for people who take substances at events.

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rte.ie /3 weeks ago

Sexual Violence Centre calls for new spiking legislation

The Sexual Violence Centre in Cork has warned about the prominence and influence of toxic masculinity and how it is leading to incidents of spiking.

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independent.ie /1 month ago

‘Cocaine and alcohol were my poisons,’ says Mary Coughlan as new report reveals the scale of addiction across Bray and n...

Singer backs call for more supports as local taskforce highlights growing demand

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rte.ie /1 month ago

121 drink or drug driving arrests so far this BH weekend

A total of 121 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving so far this bank holiday weekend, as gardaí renew their appeal for road users to take extra care.

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 month ago

Praise for Caerphilly council worker in mission to tackle underage drinking

Last week was Alcohol Awareness Week, a chance to consider the role alcohol plays in our lives, for better and for worse, says Chris Evans, MP for Caerphilly.

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tanea.gr /3 weeks ago

Αλκοόλ από τα 12: Συναγερμός για τους ανηλίκους – 9 παιδιά στο νοσοκομείο σε 1,5 μήνα

Η κατανάλωση αλκοόλ από ανηλίκους λαμβάνει ανησυχητικές διαστάσεις, με ειδικούς και επαγγελματίες υγείας να επισημαίνουν τον αυξανόμενο κίνδυνο λόγω της ολοένα και μικρότερης ηλικί...

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rte.ie /2 weeks ago

Alleged spiking incidents reported once every six days

An alleged spiking incident is being reported to gardaí on average once every six days, new figures show.

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irishexaminer.com /1 month ago

Cocaine in more than half of positive roadside tests last year

The director of the National Bureau of Road Safety said: 'The frequent finding of combinations of drugs and drugs with alcohol remains of enormous concern'

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rte.ie /6 days ago

Taoiseach not ruling out cutting excise on alcohol

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has not ruled out cutting excise on alcohol as part of next month's Budget.

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rte.ie /1 month ago

Cocaine use higher in Ireland than most EU countries

Levels of cocaine and ketamine use among drug users in Ireland are higher than most other countries in Europe, according to new research.

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fnbnews.com /1 month ago

FSSAI takes action against alcoholic beverage makers

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI has initiated enforcement action against select alcoholic beverage manufacturers following non compliance with existing safet...

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rte.ie /1 week ago

Why were the IRA so opposed to poitín during War of Independence?

The IRA's anti-poitín campaign was an early example of the group presenting themselves as figures of law and order to win popular support

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rte.ie /1 month ago

New Athlone addiction service as gambling issues rise

A new outpatient addiction service unit has been launched in Athlone, Co Westmeath, due to increased demand for treatment from the west of the country, particularly those affected...

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mytunbridgewells.com /1 month ago

Alcohol and Your Health: The Effects You Need to Know

Alcohol consumption is a common aspect of many social gatherings and celebrations. While moderate drinking may not pose significant risks for most adults, it is crucial to understa...

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irishtimes.com /2 weeks ago

Irish pub-goers pay 11 times more tax on a pint than in Spain or Germany, research finds

Wine and whiskey also heavily taxed as drinks industry calls on Government to stop ‘killing’ Irish pubs

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thejournal.ie /1 week ago

Taoiseach says government hasn't discussed cutting alcohol excise in Budget 2027

Micheál Martin said the price of a pint “varies in different locations” due to the industry’s “propensity” to raise the cost.

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

Have you found yourself drinking at home more often than in the pub? We want to hear from you

Recent research found 55% of Irish drinkers said they are more likely to drink at home than in public social settings.

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pmnewsnigeria.com /6 hours ago

Alcohol fueling banditry crisis – NAFDAC

She explained that the agency’s decision to restrict the sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml was aimed at protecting Nigerians, especially young people.

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