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17th October 2018
IRISH ALCOHOL BILL WELCOMED AS A GROUND-BREAKING MEASURE BY EUROPEAN HEALTH COMMUNITY.The Irish Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, signed into law today (Wed 17 Oct) by Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins, presents a set of measures to prevent alcohol related harm, which follow latest evidence base in the field of alcohol policy and recommendations of the World Health Organization.
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16th October 2018
UK news: Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugsPregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs
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15th October 2018
‘He chose to die at home. The hostel was his home’: Lynn Ruane on hidden health problems in homelessThe health rights of people in emergency accommodation are not a subject that comes up often enough, writes Lynn Ruane.
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12th October 2018
Alcohol bill will ‘change attitudes’, say doctorsAlcohol bill will ‘change attitudes’, say doctors
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11th October 2018
Alcohol Bill, first published in 2015, finally passes through OireachtasThe legislation provides for changes such as minimum pricing and restrictions on advertising.
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10th October 2018
Press ReleaseSláintecare top priority in health budget 2019; investment & improved access to GP services; more help for families & older people with health costs – Health Ministers
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10th October 2018
Press ReleaseSláintecare top priority in health budget 2019; investment & improved access to GP services; more help for families & older people with health costs – Health Ministers
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9th October 2018
Dangers of anabolic steroids highlighted by new HPRA ‘Zero Gains’ campaignDangers of anabolic steroids highlighted by new HPRA ‘Zero Gains’ campaign.
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5th October 2018
The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill - What does it mean?The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill - What does it mean?
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4th October 2018
Minister Byrne welcomes passing of historic Public Health Alcohol Bill through the DáilMinister Byrne welcomes passing of historic Public Health Alcohol Bill through the Dáil