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"15% Of The Population Has An Alcohol Use Disorder"

US President Joe Biden met the Pope yesterday. He made reference to his irish heritage that has d...

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13.12 30 Oct 2021


"15% Of The Population Has An Alcohol Use Disorder"


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13.12 30 Oct 2021


US President Joe Biden met the Pope yesterday. He made reference to his irish heritage that has divided public opinion and raised the issue of Ireland's relationship with alcohol.  

There was a strong reaction to Biden’s comments on line with some laughing at his Irish reference while others felt he was demeaning a growing issue of alcoholism in Ireland. To look at Ireland’s relationship with alcohol Anton spoke to Dr Sheila Gilheaney the CEO Alcohol Action Ireland. 

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