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17th October 2014
Funding for local drugs task forces protected for 2015 - Lyons
Labour TD, John Lyons, has welcomed confirmation that funding for Local Drugs Task Forces around the country has been protected in Budget 2015.
16th October 2014
Howlin takes a tip from smokers over free nicotine patches
The Government will consider giving free nicotine patches and gum to people trying to quit smoking, Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said.
15th October 2014
Cigarettes now cost €10 a pack… But where does all that tax go?
In a break with recent practice, there were no tax increases for alcohol this year.
15th October 2014
Anti-tobacco lobby herald price hike
A packet of cigarettes will cost €10 from today in a move welcomed by anti-tobacco campaigners.
14th October 2014
We recycle 37 glass bottles a week per head of population and they’re mainly alcohol related
In the first eight months of this year, an average of 37 glass bottles and jars were recycled per head of population, and they were primarily spirit and wine bottles, as well as cans.
13th October 2014
Varadkar says cycle of cuts in healthcare is over
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said the cycle of cuts in health care is over.
13th October 2014
Another round in the alcohol debate
Dara Gantly asks whether the Government is measuring up to expectations when it comes to alcohol misuse.
10th October 2014
Minister is urged to reject drinks chief for RTE job
The appointment of the head of an alcohol-industry funded group to RTE’s governing body would put the drinks sector in a position of influence within the State broadcaster, the head of a leading medical organisation has warned.
10th October 2014
Most self-harm incidents involve overdose
Two thirds of self-harm cases seen in hospital emergency departments last year involved an overdose, according to new data.
10th October 2014
Inspector of Prisons hits out at ‘abuse of powers’, drug use and bullying in new report
The Inspector of Prisons has criticised the abuse of powers by prison officers, bullying among inmates, and the “grave” prevalence of drugs in jails.

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