Sligo publican says new bill will end cheap alcohol sales
A Sligo publican and former Fine Gael senator says the new Public Health (Alcohol) Bill will put an end to the sale of cheap alcohol in outlets such as supermarkets. The bill is coming before the Seanad this week and in an amendment, small shops would be given the option…
Alcohol misuse: Look at what happens in the home, urges expert
Alcohol and cannabis are the two most misused substances in the north west. That’s according to the Northwest Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which has just issued its 2016 annual report. And when it comes to referrals for treatment, men outnumbered women by almost two to one.The figures recorded…
Bill to allow breweries sell alcohol to visitors
A Donegal TD says the Government’s decision to progress a bill which would allow breweries and distilleries sell alcohol to people touring their facilities will both create employment and attract further tourism to the county. The bill provides for the automatic grant by revenue commissioners of a licence authorising the…
Illegal drug use in North West on the rise
The use of illegal drugs is on the rise in the North West according to the latest results of the Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force survey. The results of a drug prevalence survey undertaken in 2014/2015 have been released and they show mixed results for the North West area.…
Alcohol is the biggest reason for addiction treatment in north west
A new report shows that Alcohol is the biggest reason for people in the north west receiving addiction treatment and counselling. The report delivered to members of the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee yesterday says 1082 people were referred for addiction treatment in 2014. The report from the Northwest Regional…