#Drinking
'Two or three glasses is not against the law': It's not illegal to drink in public places, Taoiseach tells Dáil
However, bye-laws prohibit the activity in many parts of the country.
Poll: Do you support minimum alcohol pricing in Ireland?
Have your say.
Covid restrictions make the argument not to bring in minimum alcohol pricing 'even more tenuous'
Health Minister Simon Harris has said the government’s preference is to bring the measure in at the same time as Northern Ireland.
'The tobacco industry targeting e-cigarettes at young people is cynical, sickening and dangerous'
A survey of over 15,500 schoolchildren in Ireland explored their relationship with alcohol, smoking, sex, food and exercise.
Nightclub and pub opening hours are 'archaic' and need to be reformed, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar says tourists to Dublin often find Irish night life ‘disappointing’.
'There is no certain amount that is too much alcohol - it's what it does to the person'
Christmas is a particularly difficult time for people who have a negative relationship with alcohol.
Nearly 55,000 cases of problem alcohol use treated in Ireland over seven years
The figures show the number of cases treated between 2012 and 2018 across the country.
The Irish For: Notes on the naming of a still-contentious Irish-themed cocktail
In Ireland, the Irish Car Bomb is rarely called anything at all, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Poll: Should the legal drinking age be raised to 20?
Senator Catherine Noone has called on Ireland to adopt the Icelandic model to combat the dangers of alcohol abuse.
Over 80% of Irish adults drink alcohol, and the rate is set to increase
A new study warns that worldwide alcohol consumption is on the increase.
Labour MP Diane Abbott 'sincerely sorry' for drinking can of M&S Mojito on London train
Drinking alcohol on the TFL network has been illegal since 2008.
Poll: Would cheaper non-alcoholic beer make you more likely to drink it?
Shane Ross says he favous reducing the tax on them.
5 of the weirdest hangover cures from around the world
Feeling a little tender this morning?
Dear Fifi: We're all worried about our housemate's drinking - but what can we do?
To help answer, this week Dear Fifi called upon the experts at the Rutland Centre.
'Why take the risk?': As we enter the '12 pubs' season, an expert outlines the effects of excessive drinking
Ahead of the festive season, TheJournal.ie asked about the toll that excessive drinking can have on people.
Alcohol ads with pro-drinking comments on Facebook 'boost desire to drink'
A new study has unearthed the power of alcohol ads online.
What age were you when you started drinking?
Did you wait until you were of legal age?
Irish teenagers are drinking less often than almost all their European peers
The figures relate to weekly drinking among 15-year-olds.
Research shows 21 people a day seek treatment for problematic alcohol use
Experts say the figure may be heavily underreported.
Complaint upheld over Ryanair ad that 'promoted excessive drinking'
Complainants thought the advert “encouraged drunken behaviour”.
'We've seen at least four craft breweries close down this year': Fighting back against Big Beer
It can be challenging out there for craft breweries – we spoke to two about how they make it work.
People who abstain from alcohol are off sick more often than the average drinker - study
The lead author of the study said the findings could be explained by health problems leading to people abstaining from drink.
Alcohol a factor in 1 in 20 cases at emergency departments
The study found Saturday night and Sunday morning to be the busiest times and that most patients with alcohol-related presentations were male.
So many people are dying from alcohol-related deaths it's like 'planes going down without survivors'
Despite three people dying in Ireland every day due to alcohol, one expert said there’s “very little outcry”.
Evening Poll: Do you think it's okay to cover for a co-worker because of their drinking?
A new HSE study revealed some interesting trends.
Health study says Ireland's weekly drinking limit should be 5 pints, not 8.5
Consuming more than 10 standard drinks a week can increase the risk of heart disease.
Heavy drinkers have higher risk of getting dementia
In a new study, the majority of early-onset dementia diagnoses were related to chronic heavy drinking.
One in 12 drivers involved in collision or near miss because of drink driving
Transport Minister Shane Ross wants people who are caught drink driving to receive an automatic disqualification.
These lifestyle changes could help lower your risk of developing cancer
Quitting smoking is top of the list.
Growing size of wine glasses contributing to rising levels of drinking
The capacity of wine glasses has increased sevenfold in the past 300 years.
'Maybe we should slosh our way through the forty days before Easter too'
It should go without saying that it is a very, very bad idea to knock back twelve drinks in a row, writes Eunan McKinney.
Gardaí investigating video which appears to show child being encouraged to drink alcohol
While doing so, he is encouraged by off-camera men.
Can I have a glass of wine? 8 questions about breastfeeding and booze - answered
There’s a lot of confusion around alcohol and breastfeeding. We spoke to an expert for some clarity.
Heavy drinking may affect young male and female brains very differently
There are hundreds of alcohol-related deaths in Ireland every year.
11 minutes of mindfulness enough to make heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, study says
New research suggests that mindfulness is more effective than relaxation techniques at curbing drinkers’ urges.
Shane Ross: 'I was just drinking far too much in my 30s and it was affecting my life in every way'
While his friendship with Enda Kenny got off to a rocky start, Shane Ross admits he misses the former Taoiseach.
Even moderate drinking can damage your brain, new research says
The study monitored more than 500 people over 30 years.
'Enough is enough': Gardaí to target teenage drinking in summertime crackdown
Operation Irene was such a success last year that it is to be implemented again from 1 June.
Doctor: People end up in foster care and jail because of drinking during pregnancy
Some 40,000 people are living with foetal alcohol syndrome in Ireland.
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