Ireland criticised for 'high levels of alcohol industry penetration' of policymaking

Press/Media: Research

Period30 Oct 2024

Media contributions

1

Media contributions

  • TitleIreland criticised for 'high levels of alcohol industry penetration' of policymaking
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletIrish Examiner
    Media typePrint
    Duration/Length/Size500 words
    Country/TerritoryIreland
    Date30/10/2024
    DescriptionAn international study has found “high levels of alcohol industry penetration” in the formulation of government alcohol policies in 24 countries, including Ireland.

    The findings have been criticised by Alcohol Action Ireland, which described industry access to policymakers as “extensive”.

    However, the Irish drinks industry said it had a “right” to engage with policymakers, given the scale of the sector in Ireland.
    Producer/AuthorCormac O’Keeffe
    URLhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41527631.html
    PersonsGillian Shorter

Keywords

  • alcohol
  • industry
  • hazardous drinking
  • alcohol policy
  • public health alcohol act 2018
  • public health