Press Association. [thejournal.ie] Anxiety about going back to work might actually be 'alcohol withdrawal symptoms', claims expert. (31 Dec 2019)

[newstalk.com] , Quann, Jack 10,000 deaths caused by alcohol-related illness and incidents. (30 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Ireland needs more resources to tackle trafficking and drugs crisis. (30 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Loyalty cards and other drinks promotions to be banned in 2021. (30 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Bid to halt jail drug drops by drones. (27 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic Health minister asks media outlets not to use Drinkaware information. (27 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Plans to create new drugs helpline for people living with addiction. (27 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Tim Gardaí say drug driving is becoming as prevalent as drink driving. (26 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'If we sell CBD as a 'cure-all' for everything, it will drown out what it is actually effective for'. (26 Dec 2019)

[RTE News] MQI granted planning permission for drug injection centre. (24 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Ad stating alcohol is a drug blocked as ‘too political’. (23 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Status and money pull youth into drugs trade. (23 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Duffin, Tony Tents, gated lanes and abandoned sites: How street-based injecting shapes everyday life in our cities. (23 Dec 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Why this season of indulgence is a struggle for those with addictions. (23 Dec 2019)

[RTE News] , Reynolds, Paul Improved economy behind increase in drug gang activities - O'Driscoll. (22 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Muldoon, Orla Let’s recognise this: Ireland has a drug problem. (19 Dec 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Byrne welcomes additional investment in addiction services in 2020 . (18 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Stormont deal should include date for minimum alcohol pricing - Varadkar. (18 Dec 2019)

[Ana Liffey Drug Project] , Duffin, Tony Campaigners call for care and compassion towards people who use drugs. (16 Dec 2019)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] New targeted youth funding scheme “UBU - Your Place Your Space“ launched. (16 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: Drug courts are not the solution to Ireland's drug problem. (15 Dec 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Monaghan, Gabrielle Unlucky for some: The addictive power of bingo. (14 Dec 2019)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner Breaking News] Minister hopes permission will be granted for supervised injecting facility in Dublin. (13 Dec 2019)

[Health Research Board] Drug-related deaths: Health Research Board publishes latest figures. (12 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Problem alcohol use in Ireland: Figures indicate a national crisis. (12 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wayman, Sheila How Ireland can tackle teenage drink and drugs problem. (10 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wall, Martin Denying cannabis link to mental illness is ‘like arguing earth is flat’. (09 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Petty criminals shun burglary for lucrative drug dealing. (09 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'We're on to you': Harris says flavoured e-cigarettes target children and he wants them banned. (09 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Gardaí arrest and charge eight rickshaw drivers with drug offences in Dublin city crackdown. (08 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Burns, Sarah Illicit online trading ‘may eclipse’ traditional organised crime. (07 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wilson, Jade Homeless crisis opening up ‘cesspool’ of addiction. (06 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] HR body warn against employers putting on free bar at Christmas party. (06 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Local counselling project to close doors if it cannot secure State funding. (06 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Just one person was handed the minimum 10-year sentence for possessing €13k of drugs last year. (05 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Medical cannabis ‘will change lives’, advocates say. (03 Dec 2019)

[Irish Independent] Patricia Casey: 'Cocaine use now is higher than ever before - but we're not taking the threat seriously'. (03 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Two medicinal cannabis products approved for use in Ireland. (03 Dec 2019)

[RTE News] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra 113 babies born addicted to or affected by drugs in 2018. (02 Dec 2019)

[Irish Independent] , Sheehan, Maeve Drugs trail that reaches from Dubai to all corners of Ireland. (02 Dec 2019)

Ireland. Department of Health. Ministers Harris and Daly announce a fund of €3 million to help support community mental health initiatives across the country. (02 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth New garda crackdown to target 'blatant drug dealing' at Dublin city centre hot-spots. (02 Dec 2019)

[newstalk.com] , Quann, Jack Drug seizures at Irish mail centres increases by over 91%. (30 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Mid to high earners who ‘want to party’ fuel cocaine trade. (30 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 24-hour helpline to direct callers to over 1,000 mental health support services. (28 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Giblin, Ruaidhrí Court dismisses man's murder appeal on grounds of alcoholism, but admits issue may need to be explored. (28 Nov 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Stronger cannabis 'has users suffering withdrawal'. (27 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Power, Jack Smoking levels falling faster than increases in e-cigarette use. (22 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] When was the last time you drank alcohol and then regretted it? Global Drugs Survey asks about our 'last big night out'. (20 Nov 2019)

Health Research Board. Alcohol treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes 2018 figures . (19 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle HSE checking all Irish vaping products for ingredient linked to US illnesses. (19 Nov 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] My World Survey 2 results highlights the concerning enrolment of our children to Ireland’s harmful drinkers. (19 Nov 2019)

[Health Service Executive] Check your relationship with alcohol ahead of Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm. (18 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gorman, David Irish Heart Foundation calls on State to ban e-cigarette advertising. (18 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Sharp increase in number of illegal drugs detected in parcels. (18 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Harris, Simon Simon Harris: Supervised injecting centres do not legitimise drug use - if we're serious about tackling addiction we must establish one. (18 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Vaping products on sale triple to over 5,300. (18 Nov 2019)

[British Irish Council] 33rd British-Irish council summit. (15 Nov 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers for Health discuss alcohol and drug use with British counterparts. (15 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'You don't know what's in them': Warning against buying medicines on the internet as over 350,000 pills seized. (15 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Consultation to take place on whether Ireland's nightclub opening hours should be updated. (14 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Drug-related intimidation causing ‘havoc’ in Traveller community. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul E-cigarettes damage brain, heart, lungs and blood vessels, study finds. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McElroy, Bryan GPs must stop putting people into diagnostic boxes and pause before prescribing antidepressants. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Slater, Sarah Environmental group appeals with local authorities nationwide to ban smoking on beaches. (12 Nov 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Harris and Minister Byrne welcome first restrictions on advertising of alcohol that become law today. (12 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Tim Alcohol advertisements to be banned near schools from Wednesday. (11 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Parents ‘want to keep heads down’ over drugs trade. (11 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: Harm reduction should always come first with criminal drug policy. (09 Nov 2019)

[University Times] , Kely Lyth, Cian Students for Sensible Drug Policy Group Sets Up in Trinity. (09 Nov 2019)

[Dublinlive] , McDonagh, Darragh Almost half of inmates at Dublin women's prison receiving methadone treatment. (08 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Call for new laws to combat use of children in sale of drugs. (07 Nov 2019)

[Health Research Board] HRB report sharp rise in cocaine treatment. (07 Nov 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Connell, Hugh Fianna Fáil pledges a road-safety-style ad campaign about illegal drug use if party is elected. (05 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Ban on alcohol ads near schools and playgrounds. (04 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Dark side of the city: 'The only place heroin is taking you is down into the gutter'. (04 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Parker, Christy Catholic group in pre-planning with Waterford Council for female-only addiction rehab centre. (03 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Connell, Jennifer Cocaine use has become ‘almost like having a packet of Tayto with a pint’. (02 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Dublin Bus is looking for a company to carry out drug and alcohol testing of employees. (02 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] , Clarke, Vivienne Assistant Garda Commissioner defends force’s record on dealing with drugs. (30 Oct 2019)

[rte.ie] , Little, Joe Call for improved support for National Drugs Strategy. (30 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal 'Communities are being devastated': Campaigners call for local drugs Task Forces to be 'at the heart' of national strategy. (30 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine 'We have been given a car with no keys': Calls for medicinal cannabis programme to be expedited. (30 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Surge in open drug use in Cork sparks call for more gardaí. (29 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cocaine in Ireland: ‘The average consumer is a farmer, not a Dublin banker’. (28 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Why drug crime is rising in Cork and Waterford. (28 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Addiction support to be peer-run. (26 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac HSE drug testing plans fail to get Garda green light. (25 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Harmful impact of binge drinking. (24 Oct 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Majority of alcohol harm in Ireland arises from low- and moderate-risk drinkers prone to binge drinking, study finds. (24 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Night cafe shelter sees record demand. (24 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Figures reveal huge rise in number of children admitted to hospital over their drinking. (23 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Licencing system for sales of tobacco proposed; plans to ban e-cigs for under 18s. (22 Oct 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health welcomes Government approval to draft a Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill. (22 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Horgan Jones, Jack and Gallagher, Conor Gangs stealing scrap metal to fund drug deals, Government told. (19 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Govt allocates €200k for new health diversion system for people caught with illegal drugs. (17 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David Local politicians express concern at 'cocaine epidemic' sweeping across parts of Limerick. (16 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Conneely, Ailbhe Minister to seek approval on minimum pricing for alcohol. (16 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel More than 2,000 inmates receiving methadone treatment. (16 Oct 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor New laws to stop drug gangs using youngsters. (15 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Bill banning sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s goes to Cabinet. (14 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina New 24-hour mental health information line launched to help people access services. (13 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Mullally, Una When ecstasy was dealt openly on the Dublin rave scene. (13 Oct 2019)

AFP. [thejournal.ie] Death toll from vaping-related lung injury in US rises to 26 as health officials name mystery illness. (12 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 10% increase in numbers treated for addiction disorders. (11 Oct 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland and Mental Health Ireland are teaming up to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on our mental health. (10 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Children of people who abuse alcohol 3 times more likely to consider suicide. (10 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina More than 9,785 people presented to hospital due to self-harm last year. (10 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Nine railway workers failed work drug and alcohol tests over past two years. (10 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy 'Codeine luring people into drug abuse’. (09 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla Two-thirds of drug drivers test positive for cannabis at roadside tests. (07 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla As vaping-linked injuries and deaths rise in the US, some Irish colleges are moving towards an all-out ban. (05 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John Decision on drug injection centre 'reprehensible', says MQI . (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] HSE: The younger children start to drink, the more likely they will take drugs. (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Psychiatrist describes Medical Council views on benzodiazepines as 'utterly alarmist'. (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Warning issued about 'date-rape drug' in Cork that makes drinks taste salty. (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Clarke, Vivienne Alcohol ban will be considered to halt air rage incidents on flights. (02 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Harris hits out at politicians trying to get him to meet vaping company reps. (02 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John 'Huge rise' in drug use by people in emergency accommodation. (01 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Bowers, Shauna Waiting time for homeless addiction programmes triples in two years. (01 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris Benzodiazepine warning is highly significant. (30 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth 'We're going to lose a generation': The cocaine epidemic in the west of Ireland and the garda response. (30 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Cox, Des Opinion: Is there now an argument for banning e-cigarettes in Ireland? (29 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Research shows intentional drug overdose is most common reason homeless people present at hospitals. (27 Sep 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland encouraged by the latest findings from Scotland on the introduction of minimum pricing of alcohol products. (26 Sep 2019)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John Dublin 100-bed addiction treatment facility gets go-ahead. (26 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Ireland will miss target for eliminating hepatitis C by 20 years, group claims. (26 Sep 2019)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Pressure grows for law to tackle sales of cheap alcohol. (26 Sep 2019)

[Merrionstreet.ie] Launch of HRB evidence review on dual diagnosis treatment services. (25 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Task force unveiled to deal with drug abuse in higher education. (25 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Treatment centre calls on Government to back mother-and-child facility in Limerick. (24 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla '1ml is euphoric, 2ml and you go under': Number of G overdoses increases by 75%. (23 Sep 2019)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Eliminating hepatitis C - Ireland not on track. (23 Sep 2019)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] UL president calls for vaping ban on all college campuses. (23 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Nolan, Larissa Legacy of pain, love and loss for the children scarred by drink. (22 Sep 2019)

[Medical Council] Medical Council warns doctors to reduce over-prescribing of benzodiazepines. (21 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife The Explainer: Why is chemsex in the news in Ireland and the UK? (20 Sep 2019)

[RTE Primetime] Is Ireland getting to grips with its drugs policy? (20 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] 75% of farmers feel drug use is ‘widespread’ in rural communities. (19 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Irish doctors urged to stop over-prescribing benzodiazepines and similar drugs. (19 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul State urged to reject idea cannabis has medicinal function. (18 Sep 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Byrne announces €2.28m for 12 strategic initiatives to implement the National Drugs Strategy. (17 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Teenage cannabis users spending up to €100 per day - study. (17 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cannon, Mary Cannabis use by young significantly increases mental health risks. (16 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wall, Martin Sale of tobacco products from vending machines to be banned. (16 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Irish doctors monitoring US warnings about e-cigs after lung disease outbreak. (14 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view: Change in lifestyle behind pubs’ struggle. (14 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'Passing out is very, very common': 55% jump in referrals to G detox clinic amid growing sexual assault fears. (14 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Burke, Ceimin Health minister Harris seeks to crackdown on alcohol promotions. (13 Sep 2019)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Minister Zappone launches What Works national programme to deliver learning and development opportunities for professionals working with children and young people. (13 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] 7,600 people receive opioid-substitution treatment in first six months of 2019. (10 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Clarke, Vivienne Drug testing kits give false sense of security says head of HSE’s Addiction Services. (10 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Children as young as 13 caught up in cocaine boom. (09 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Experts recommend zero alcohol for pregnant women. (09 Sep 2019)

[BBC News Online] , McCracken, Niall Prisoners' 'lives at risk' after jail release [Northern Ireland]. (08 Sep 2019)

AFP. [thejournal.ie] Five people now believed to have died from vaping-related illnesses in the US. (07 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Steroid use among young prompts calls for new public awareness campaign. (06 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish 'Government needs to crack down on drink prices that put health of young people at risk'. (02 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Horan, Niamh 'I was picture perfect on the outside but broken underneath'. (01 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Scannáil, Mícheál and Walsh, Aoife Drugs seized within minutes of Electric Picnic starting. (31 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] Drug users and their families offered training on dangers of a overdose. (30 Aug 2019)

[HSE Website] HSE and partners mark International Overdose Awareness Day 2019. (30 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Minister takes aim at council for rejecting plans for safe injection room. (30 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Aoife 'Bad batch is a red herring' - Irish doctor dispels drug myths and warns festival-goers about high potency MDMA. (29 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Electric Picnic festival goers warned of high strength drugs. (29 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic Electric Picnic: Festival-goers warned of 'vigorous' drug searches. (27 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Deegan, Gordon Planning permission refusal for Ireland's first injecting centre branded 'reprehensible' . (27 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Gay and bisexual teens ‘more likely’ to use drink and drugs. (26 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: 'You can't treat addiction like a business - and people with addiction like objects'. (26 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McDonagh, Darragh Defence Forces to pay €130k for drug testing of staff. (24 Aug 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] An open letter: what is the relationship between sport Ireland and Diageo? Liberty Fields campaign. (23 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Paul, Mark Roll up, roll up: capitalism will drive cannabis legalisation in Ireland. (23 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Addiction counsellors in Cork seeing first cases of women hooked on crack cocaine. (22 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Number of people being treated for problem gambling reaches record levels. (22 Aug 2019)

[Irish Medical Times] , Ryan, Valerie Drug offenders screening model will cost €780,000. (20 Aug 2019)

[Extra.ie] , Smyth, Ronan Just 44 convictions from 225 summonses issued for selling alcohol to minors since 2014. (20 Aug 2019)

[Queen's University] Queen’s researchers explores the use of New Psychoactive Substances by young people. (20 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor HSE addiction expert: Festivals that don't provide drug information and support should be refused a licence. (18 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Road Safety Authority questions huge variations in drink-driving convictions between counties. (18 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keefe, Alan and Lynch, Donal 'We must not let this happen again' - parents' drugs warning after tragic deaths. (18 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Foy, Ken 'Bad batch' of drugs suspected following tragic young deaths. (17 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Children of smoking mothers 'are 30pc more likely to be overweight or obese'. (16 Aug 2019)

[Herald.ie] , Lynott, Laura Report of youngsters drinking less criticised by alcohol campaigner. (16 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Raise price of cigarettes to €20 a pack by 2025, government told. (15 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] Teenagers 'can shop around' to find cheap steroids. (15 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor Talks underway between HSE and labs that could carry out drug-testing at festivals. (13 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Macdonald, Sarah Adults who give alcohol to teens criticised by bishop. (12 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Fears of hidden steroid abuse by males. (12 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Wayne and Riegel, Ralph Children need more effective education around drugs - expert. (11 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor Drug-testing at Irish festivals: Government criticised for delays forming 'working group'. (08 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor Merchants Quay drug facility mulls appeal after council blocks injection centre plans. (08 Aug 2019)

[Herald.ie] , Feehan, Conor 'City will get a supervised drug injection centre', vow ministers. (07 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Keane, Marcus Opinion: The government's new drug policy will do nothing to end the stigmatisation of drug users. (07 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Clarke, Vivienne Drugs at festivals 'a reality': Ana Liffey Drug Project call on people to avail of welfare services. (06 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Euromonitor International report on smoking in Ireland 2019. (06 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Secure accommodation key to reducing homeless deaths, says Cork Simon. (05 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor`` Cork hospital warns festival-goers of 'bad batch' of ecstasy tablets causing 'severe illness'. (03 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Drug law changes ‘a good start’ but fears remain. (03 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Call for legal review of expert group’s opinion on drug laws. (02 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean First-time offenders to be referred to HSE when found in possession of drugs for personal use. (02 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Government to announce ‘biggest shift’ in State drugs policy. (02 Aug 2019)

[Department of Health] Launch of Government proposals for a health-led approach to possession of drugs for personal use. Speech by Minister Catherine Byrne. (02 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Leo Varadkar: Josepha Madigan 'didn't lobby against the methadone clinic'. (02 Aug 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers Harris, Flanagan, and Byrne announce health-led approach to the possession of drugs for personal use.. (02 Aug 2019)

[Department of Health] Speech by Minister Harris launch of health diversion approach for drug use. (02 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley It costs less than €8 to reach the recommended weekly limit of alcohol in Ireland. (01 Aug 2019)

[newstalk.com] 1,100 cases where kids were treated for alcohol and drug related illnesses in Irish hospitals last year. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra No expression of confidence in chair of drug law taskforce. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Byrne, Derek Pragmatic approach to tackling drug addiction needed. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Self-service cigarette machines set to be stubbed out. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McConnell, Daniel Conflict over plan to soften drug law; Minority report outlines split in opinion on changes to legislation. (27 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Dublin City Council refuses planning permission for Ireland's first injecting centre. (26 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Merchants Quay Ireland considers appeal on supervised injection facility planning refusal. (26 Jul 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action note progress on health warnings and information to be placed on alcohol products and advertising. (25 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac and McEnroe, Juno Government to take 'health led approach' in reforming drug possession laws. (25 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac A measured, not radical, approach to drug use. (24 Jul 2019)

[The Times] , Haugh, Ben Merchants Quay Ireland calls for Dublin injection centre after St Stephen’s Green incidents. (24 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug possession system could cost up to €7m. (23 Jul 2019)

[Royal College of Physicians of Ireland] RCPI Policy Group on Tobacco calls on the Government to fast-track legislation to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to children. (22 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Rising economy sees increase in cocaine use. (22 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Gardaí target Dublin online drug supplier who uses 'hundreds of SIM cards' a year to evade detection. (20 Jul 2019)

[Westmeath Examiner] , Aughey, Olga ‘Local drug task force needed to tackle local drug problem’. (20 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] More than 1,100 drug seizures made in Irish prisons last year. (20 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Dennison, Penny The farm that helps drug addicts: ‘It’s calm here. When everything is hectic, that helps’. (19 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Bodkin, Peter 'A licence to print money': The 'wild west' of Ireland's rampant slot machine industry. (18 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Minister intervenes over funding crisis facing street project to tackle drugs and gangs issue. (18 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Project diverting youths from drugs and gangs facing axe. (17 Jul 2019)

[Citywide] Open letter to Taoiseach July 2019. (16 Jul 2019)

[FSAI Ireland] Recall of EUPHORIA CBD Full Spectrum Oil products due to the presence of THC, an unauthorised substance. (16 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Fifteen children under five poisoned by heroin and ecstasy. (15 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] Irish Times view on Benzodiazepine use: a cause for concern. (15 Jul 2019)

[Belfast Telegraph] Editor's Viewpoint: Alcohol pricing controls in the Republic a sobering reminder of a problem widespread across this island. (13 Jul 2019)

[RTE News] 'War on drugs' may harm the world's poorest - report. (11 Jul 2019)

World Health Organization. [WHO] 10 areas governments could work with to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. (10 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] 56% increase in amount of cannabis seized by Revenue this year. (10 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Personal drug use may lead to cautions rather than criminal prosecution. (09 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Withdrawal of navy ships ‘neon sign’ to drug smugglers. (09 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average. (08 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla Explainer: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol is on the way, but how exactly does it work? (08 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Deaths of six children known to Tusla associated with ‘substance misuse’. (05 Jul 2019)

[Hot Press] Drugs: an open letter to Leo Varadkar from Hot Press. (05 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Gardaí refuse to provide policing plan needed for injecting centre until planning permission is granted. (04 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Inclusion of chronic pain conditions on cannabis access scheme will be 'kept under review'. (03 Jul 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland notes government moves to commence minimum unit pricing of alcohol products. (01 Jul 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Ryan, Philip Cabinet to fast-track price rules on alcohol. (30 Jun 2019)

[Limerick Leader] , O'Rourke, Ryan Warning of rise in crime as crack cocaine use takes a foothold in Limerick. (30 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Harris had 'good' meeting with Bord na Móna about it growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply. (27 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina After long delays, access to cannabis for medical reasons is now allowed under new law. (26 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Dozens of teenagers across west Dublin storing drug packages on behalf of smuggler. (26 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelly, Brendan Gone to pot: Leading psychiatrist on the cannabis debate. (26 Jun 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view on prison trends: numbers up. (26 Jun 2019)

[Department of Health] Medical Cannabis Access Programme launch enables compassionate access to cannabis for medical reasons. (26 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Drug-dealing rickshaw drivers are stashing socks full of cocaine and pills around Dublin streets. (25 Jun 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Drug treatment court: A failed experiment imported from the US? (24 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor 'These drugs are much more potent': HSE advises festival-goers who plan on taking drugs. (22 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Help for cocaine use trebles at Cork centre. (21 Jun 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Downing, John Ireland will move quickly to implement minimum alcohol pricing - Varadkar. (21 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe and Bussey, Katrine Calls for minimum alcohol pricing in Ireland following drop in Scottish sales. (20 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Drug harm-reduction campaign for music festivals. (20 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes Scottish monitoring report on alcohol sales. (19 Jun 2019)

Online Editors. [RugbyPass.com] 'I do think there is an issue' - former Ireland coach concerned with Irish players' binge drinking. (16 Jun 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Casey, Patricia Patricia Casey: 'Dangers of sleepwalking into legalisation of cannabis use'. (15 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'I'd be dead, simple as that': Homeless people with mental health difficulties treated 'every day' at Merchants Quay. (14 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Olivia Post-rehab in Cork facility opens after 12 year. (14 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac State must regulate drug education, group insists. (13 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Stronger cannabis 'causing more problems' for adolescents. (13 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland applauds the contribution of the BBC and Adrian Chiles to highlight government inaction on alcohol policy. (11 Jun 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Sheahan, Emily HSE reports rise in cocaine poisoning cases. (09 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'Beyond the Pale': Ross lobbied by publicans, politicians to pivot on zero tolerance drink driving laws. (08 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Parents pay price for drug debts of children, says judge. (08 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Concerns at trends with cannabis, ecstasy and heroin. (07 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug Task Force: Direct link between 'little generals' and 'record' levels of cocaine. (07 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe HSE defends using children to catch retailers selling alcohol to minors. (07 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac EU agency warns of potential 'uberisation' of cocaine trade as drug seizures hit 'record levels'. (06 Jun 2019)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board compares the Irish drug situation with the rest of Europe. (06 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Spirits industry afraid of their own ingredients? (06 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] What is the Public Health (Alcohol) Act? (05 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne Archbishop says Dublin drug cartels will be stopped from 'exploiting' religious services. (04 Jun 2019)

[Independent.ie] Editorial: 'Gambling reform pace far too slow'. (04 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Ministers considering alternative approaches to dealing with drug possession for personal use. (04 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Drug feuds not just confined to Dublin, but form deadly triangle coast to coast. (01 Jun 2019)

[Health Service Executive] Children and young people who smoke are three times more likely to report poor health. (31 May 2019)

[HIV Ireland] Studies show that, for people living with HIV, smoking is more harmful than HIV itself. (31 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne Cannabis was the most common illegal drug detected in drivers in 2018. (29 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Public Health chief says alcohol laws should limit licenced premises. (29 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic FactCheck: Does cannabis legalisation cause 'exponential' increases in the use of the drug? (27 May 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keefe, Alan Alan O'Keeffe: 'Too many still unaware of harmful new breed of 'weed''. (26 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Bord na Móna could take up responsibility for growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply. (25 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Cannabis legalisation: ‘It’s a bit like the anti-vaxx debate’. (25 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Communities fight back against the drugs trade. (24 May 2019)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Madden, Andrew Surge in use of jab to counter heroin overdoses in Northern Ireland. (24 May 2019)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David HSE finalising new school curriculum on drug use. (23 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 'Low-level dealing is enough to have your life taken': Garda appeals to youth to shun drug life. (23 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Harris says there are no plans to legalise cannabis in Ireland. (22 May 2019)

Editorial. [Irish Times] The Irish Times view on cannabis: a debate long overdue. (22 May 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Donaghy, Kathy Gone to Pot: Why marijuana remains a highly risky habit. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caoline No plans to legalise cannabis, Harris insists. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul and Bray, Jennifer Proposals to liberalise cannabis laws expected before Cabinet. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Rise in risky drug injecting in Cork City. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris What’s the difference between medicinal and recreational cannabis? (21 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Ireland ‘sleepwalking’ into liberal cannabis regime, warn doctors. (20 May 2019)

[Irish Mirror] , McMenamy, Emma Irish school students now 'factoring cocaine into Debs night budget'. (19 May 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Ross hits back at criticism of morning-after checkpoints. (19 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Gardaí crack down on shops and cafes selling CBD products. (18 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Let’s declare an opioid emergency - Mind-altering narcotics. (17 May 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland highly concerned by teenage drinking. (16 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne 'The cocaine trade is booming': 54% of Irish people who use cocaine want to cut down. (16 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Ireland near top for opioid deaths as number of fatalities increase. (16 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Govt to set up independent regulator to oversee gambling industry. (15 May 2019)

[Irish Independent] , Tallant, Nicola Garda Chief Superintendent warning: 'Ireland is loaded with cocaine.... we will lose a generation of young people if we don't tackle it as a health issue'. (13 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Harris: More needs to be done to raise awareness of risks of cocaine usage. (13 May 2019)

[Extra.ie] , Hughes, Craig ‘Nimbyism gone mad’ – HSE objects to drug injection centre beside its office. (13 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Figures show huge rise in seizures of cocaine, heroin, cigarettes and illegal alcohol last year. (10 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Dublin's first injecting centre delayed further as Merchants Quay needs more time to address planning concerns. (09 May 2019)

[Irish Medical Times] , Ryan, Valerie Every alcohol death an ‘avoidable tragedy’, says Chair of RCPI Policy Group on Alcohol. (08 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Garda bosses call for action over 'ever-increasing drugs war'. (08 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Over 80% of Irish adults drink alcohol, and the rate is set to increase. (08 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Simon Harris says Ireland may own its own medicinal cannabis supply in the future. (07 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Prison overcrowding allows bullies to thrive, conference hears. (02 May 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] No place for alcohol industry in public health policies. (01 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Gardaí say drink driving cases 'struck out' due to lack of clarity over use of handcuffs. (30 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Young people see drug dealing as ‘work’ to buy consumer goods. (30 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Pioneering prison health scheme credited with reduction in knife attacks. (29 Apr 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Coyle, Colin Ireland ‘turns pregnant women to drink’. (28 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Seizure of drugs in postal sorting centres on the increase. (27 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Europol wants CAB to help set up specialist unit to target EU crime bosses finances. (25 Apr 2019)

[The Guardian] , Busby, Mattha [UK] ‘You can’t arrest your way out of record drug-related deaths,’ say police. (24 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky [Podcast] The Explainer: why haven't any supervised drug injection centres opened in Ireland? (23 Apr 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Donald, Niall 'Ireland's drugs problem is worse than ever' - Woman who began abusing drugs aged 11, and nearly lost her arms due to her habit. (22 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley 'It's just not good behaviour': Hospital anti-smoking policy flouted by patients and visitors. (22 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark EPA is asked about checking illicit drug levels in Irish water. (18 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ní Fhallúin, Maebh Opinion: 'Big businesses will cry wolf and fire accusations of nanny-statism at any public health intervention'. (18 Apr 2019)

[Health Research Board] Drug treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes latest figures. (17 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Fishermen and coastal communities vital in war against drug smuggling, say gardaí. (17 Apr 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland submission to public consultation on the regulation of harmful content on online platforms and the implementation of the revised audiovisual media services directive. (16 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'I'm no expert in the cultivation of cannabis': Taoiseach supports idea of Irish farmers growing cannabis in the future. (16 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: The overdose drug Naloxone can save lives so let's remove the barriers to accessing it. (15 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Quinlan, Ailin Tippling point: When parents drink too much at home. (12 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac DNA database assists in 870 cases. (10 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Large reduction in psychiatric admissions after head-shop ban. (08 Apr 2019)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Smyth, Lisa [Northern Ireland] Plea for reform of addiction services as deaths increase. (08 Apr 2019)

[Ana Liffey Drug Project] Marian Keyes, Damien Dempsey among host of Irish personalities joining the call to decriminalise people who use drugs. (03 Apr 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Burke, Ceimen Drinking alcohol during teenage years linked with stunted brain growth. (02 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Burke, Ceimin Messages highlighting dangers of drug use during sex need to target wider audience. (02 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'Momentous achievement': Campaigners welcome confirmation of government medicinal cannabis supplier. (02 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian and Kelly, Fiach Number of drink-drivers caught the morning after is on the rise. (02 Apr 2019)

[BBC News Northern Ireland] , Bonner, Kelly [Northern Ireland] Pregabalin/Lyrica reclassified to a class C drug. (01 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina After long delays, the Irish government has finally found a medicinal cannabis supplier. (31 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Finian McGrath criticised by Cabinet colleagues for 'bewildering and bizarre' comments over political policing. (31 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian Warning issued about counterfeit alcohol after illegal factory uncovered in Co Louth. (30 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] Weekly bottle of wine increases cancer risk in same way as 5-10 cigarettes – study. (28 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen 'It does not make sense': concerns over reports that Government will continue to criminalise drug use. (27 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Groups make push for to decriminalise drug possession. (26 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers for Health welcome the decision to host Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Dublin. (26 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Intoxication and psychiatric issues common in teen emergencies. (25 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor No link between strict anti-drug laws and teen cannabis use – study. (25 Mar 2019)

[EMCDDA] WHO recommends rescheduling of cannabis. (25 Mar 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Flynn, Valerie Dying for wine o'clock: binge drinking at home is becoming a serious health problem for women. (24 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Six drug deals and a fistfight at a Dublin shopping centre: one hour at a crack cocaine hotspot. (24 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor Codeine addiction surges as workers seek hangover cure. (21 Mar 2019)

Press Association. [Irish Examiner] Gardaí undertake public order training to respond to drug-related violence. (21 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Rise in ‘severe’ alcohol use, say experts. (20 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] Potent cannabis strongly linked to psychosis study finds. (19 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Pollak, Sorcha and Horgan Jones, Jack Drone used in attempted drug drop at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison. (18 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Daly, Adam Irish Heart Foundation 'strongly' advises against use of hookah pipes due to carbon monoxide levels. (18 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley Teen vapers are more likely to use sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes than adult vapers, study finds. (18 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Bookies give €1m to new body to tackle gambling addiction. (17 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] St Patrick's Day revellers urged to celebrate safely,. (16 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac 'We've seen people die, people beaten up horrifically',. (16 Mar 2019)

[The Times] , O'Neill, Katie Codeine addiction is ‘epidemic verging on eruption’. (15 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Sorcha 'Don't bring booze, we'll seize it' - gardai warn against drinking in public places over St Patrick's weekend. (14 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view on deaths from prescription drugs: cause for alarm. (14 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Irish teen girls near top of global binge drinking table. (13 Mar 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland disappointed by latest alcohol consumption data for 2018. (12 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Expert warns against liberal drug laws: softer legislation would ‘more than likely’ increase health problems. (12 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Deegan, Gordon More emergency care orders sought for babies than any other age group. (12 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Drug related deaths figures highlight the importance of a public health approach to drug and alcohol misuse – Minister Catherine Byrne. (08 Mar 2019)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board publish latest drug-related deaths figures. (08 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn The hidden side of benzo use uncovered. (08 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac More than 730 drug deaths a year. (08 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin RSA blames alcohol for failure to wear seatbelts. (08 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Catherine Byrne announces additional funding of €1million for implementation of the National Drugs Strategy. (07 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn Sharp regional variations in benzo prescribing. (07 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Byrne launches Tobacco Free Fingal: A Toolkit for a Tobacco-Free Community. (06 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Over 100 people will die as a result of smoking this week, HSE warns. (06 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Recommendations for teen discos including powers to breath test children 'working well', court hears. (06 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn Revealed: Massive rise in antidepressant prescribing. (06 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Amnesty backs calls to decriminalise possession of drugs for personal use. (05 Mar 2019)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] HPRA detain 619,213 dosage units of illegal medicines in 2018. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Neill, Kevin Over 1,100 drug seizures in prisons last year. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra and Loughlin, Elaine Varadkar ‘sceptical’ about allowing banned drink drivers to drive to work. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Expert’ crew flown in from Portugal by international drug gang to set up Dublin growhouse. (04 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Government resisted lobbying on betting duty but won't use the funds for problem gambling services. (03 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] VFI propose allowing convicted drink-drivers at lower end of scale to drive to work. (03 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Decision to include vaping advice on official HSE website 'does not represent policy change'. (02 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Connor, Brian Five-year entry-level bans to be imposed on jockeys for positive drug tests. (02 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Nugent, Ryan Almost 100 objections to country's first supervised injection centre 'highlight the need for the facility'. (28 Feb 2019)

[The Times] , Early, Ronan Drugs are a problem but alcohol sponsorship is the big issue. (28 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Breath-test pregnant women to see if they smoke, study suggests. (27 Feb 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers publish first set of data on gambling in Ireland. (27 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Burns, Sarah Drug use should be dealt with by health system – survey. (25 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn People using street tablets 'don't know what they are getting'. (25 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Night-time economy. (23 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal From medicine cabinet to the streets: Abuse of prescription drugs rises in Dublin. (22 Feb 2019)

[The ECHO] , Dennehy, Mary Project will highlight the issue of problematic alcohol misuse. (22 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen 'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions. (21 Feb 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Irish psychiatrists treating children for 'gaming disorder'. (17 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Hepatitis C could be eliminated in Ireland in a decade, conference hears. (16 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 90% of gambling addicts treated by HSE are young men. (15 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Connor, Brian Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in March. (15 Feb 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland calls for concerted effort from all stakeholders to ensure alcohol does not hinder Irish holidaymakers safe travel. (14 Feb 2019)

[Joe.ie] , Hanratty, Dave HSE and USI launch new drug harm-reduction campaign for students. (12 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Record seizures tell of booming cocaine trade. (11 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Drug debts: First come bullets in the post. Then the family home is firebombed. (09 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Codeine overdoses down 33% since 2010 painkiller restrictions. (04 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'Not drifting towards a gambling crisis, we're in the middle of one': 800 addiction cases treated by HSE. (04 Feb 2019)

[Independent.ie] CBD: miracle or menace? (03 Feb 2019)

[Irish Mirror] , Pownall, Sylvia Governor of Ireland's biggest jail admits staff face 'constant battle' to stop prisoners getting drugs. (03 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Family support needed’ as drug deaths top 700. (01 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac 'We've been to too many funerals': Study shows one third of homeless deaths linked to drugs or alcohol. (01 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Children as young as 10 dealing drugs in Dublin - study. (30 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug organisations urge Govt to stop criminalising personal drug use. (30 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Daly, Adam First trial shows e-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine patches and gum for quitters. (30 Jan 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Downing, John Health warnings on alcohol cans and bottles may breach EU single market rules, says Hogan. (29 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac State committee mulls drugs diversion scheme. (29 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Dealers make violent threats against 12-year-olds over cannabis debt. (28 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Opinion: Pat was refused mental health services because of his addiction - now he's dead. (28 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Irish farmers 'could be given licences to grow cannabis in the future'. (24 Jan 2019)

[Irish Medical Times] , Cahill, Niamh A warning on the failure to take cannabis use seriously. (24 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] Editorial: The Irish Times view on drink-driving: a cop-out at the heart of Cabinet. (23 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Big increase in heroin addiction in Cork and Kerry. (22 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin HSE defends installation of biohazard bins in Cork. (21 Jan 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Pollock, Sean Number of people taking HSE online test for drug addiction doubles. (20 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Ross criticises 'lunatic fringe' in Dáil who oppose drink-driving laws. (20 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Parents who regularly take three or more drinks a day may be abusing children. (18 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra Shane Ross vows to defend drink-drive laws. (18 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Initiative to study affect of parental alcohol misuse on children. (17 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cork addiction charity agrees to stop insulting clients. (16 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Neill, Kevin Plans to introduce additional needle bins in Cork city centre. (16 Jan 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes reports that Minister Harris will press ahead with the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing. (14 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Government to press ahead with minimum alcohol pricing plans. (13 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cannabis: More people seeking treatment as strength doubles. (12 Jan 2019)

[RTE News] , Kenny, Aisling Bills set to tackle online gambling targeting children. (11 Jan 2019)

[Dublin Inquirer] , Buckley, Anne It's time to build the supervised injecting facility. (09 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Half of GPs say they're ineffective in treating problem drinkers. (08 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dunphy, Shane A mother on drug crime in Ireland: 'When the dealers called to my door and wanted me to settle his debts, I’d had enough'. (07 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Step-down facility for recovering addicts set to open in Cork city. (07 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn 938 arrests for driving intoxicated in past month. (05 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Moráin, Pádraig Tips to help you on your ‘dry January’. (03 Jan 2019)

[The Times] , Costello, Patrick Drug addicts need more than simply harm reduction. (02 Jan 2019)

[The Irish News] , Morris, Allison Five Christmas deaths 'linked to prescription drugs' [Northern Ireland]. (01 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Roberts, Andrew 'It's not unusual to make six or more attempts': Dr Patrick Doorley on how to quit smoking in 2019. (01 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Over 8,750 drivers were arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs. (01 Jan 2019)

[Herald.ie] , Nugent, Ryan 'We're prepared for court battle over drug injection centre', insists minister. (01 Jan 2019)