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How can we tackle the issue of alcohol abuse in Ireland?

68 is the number of people who have died on Irish roads this year, which is an increase of a thir...

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09.35 27 Apr 2024


How can we tackle the issue of alcohol abuse in Ireland?


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09.35 27 Apr 2024


68 is the number of people who have died on Irish roads this year, which is an increase of a third compared with the same period last year. While speed remains the primary factor in these incidents, alcohol, and drug consumption are also major contributors to the kind of numbers we are now seeing. Joining Anton to discuss the issue is Dr. Chris Luke Columnist with the Irish Medical Times and Retired consultant in emergency medicine & Dr. Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.


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