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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · May 2

Ireland's Tánaiste @simonharrisireland.bsky.social has said the timeline for implementing health warning labels was “something we do have to give consideration” in light of proposed tariffs.

Dr @sheilagilheany.bsky.social said @alcoholireland.ie was “absolutely..

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Mandatory alcohol warning labels could be reconsidered due to tariff impact on industry - Harris

Timeline ‘under consideration’ with eye on US tax impact on drinks industry

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Apr 7

Serious concerns that alcohol industry lobbying will lead to a ‘review’ of Ireland’s health information labelling regulations.

Gov must stand firm against industry ploys. Regs relate to products sold in Ireland not exports.

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‘It’s a health issue, not an economic issue’ – Trump tariffs should not delay alcohol labelling plans, campaigners say

The chair of a group that campaigns to highlight the dangers posed by alcohol has warned against dropping plans to put health warnings on alcohol containers due to the threat of US tariffs.

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Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · Apr 2

"While alcohol can never be used as excuse for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), the role of alcohol is one of a facilitative nature, a contributing cause that accelerates and exacerbates DSGBV.” @sheilagilheany.bsky.social @alcoholireland.ie
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Reducing Ireland’s alcohol consumption key for stopping domestic violence against women and children, advocacy group says

An advocacy group is calling for measures to reduce Ireland’s alcohol consumption to help stop domestic violence against women and children.

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Apr 1

No problem to get in touch any time.

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Apr 1

@alcoholireland.ie ideas for a new strategy here

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Apr 1

FASD is one of the many reasons why Ireland needs a comprehensive strategy to address alcohol.

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Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously'

Hildegarde Naughton, said that FASD is not deemed a disability in Ireland and said responsibility for it falls under the Department of Health’s (DOH) Health and Wellbeing unit

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Mar 27

This is of considerable interest in Ireland where the modest regulations on alcohol ads eg not allowed within 200m of schools are being seriously undermined by advertising of 0.0 products with identical branding to master brand.

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Zero-alcohol products - Alcohol Action Ireland

Low and zero-alcohol products Many leading alcohol producers now have alcohol-free and low-alcohol variants, beverages known in different countries around the world as no, low, zero, alcohol free or n...

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Mar 27

Important research indicating that adolescents exposed to 0.0 alcohol imagery lead them to alcohol. Paper concludes that advertising of these products should be subject to alcohol ad regulations.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Alcohol Action Ireland @alcoholireland.ie · Mar 5

AAI today launched a new campaign calling on the Minister for Health to 'Close the L0.0phole' of zero-alcohol advertising using the same master branding as full-strength equivalents in places that are off-limits under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act (PHAA) alcoholireland.ie/press-releas...

Press release: Time to close the loophole on zero-alcohol advertising, Minister - Alcohol Action Ireland

Ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against France, when thousands of children in Ireland and elsewhere will once again be exposed to saturation alcohol marketing – using the fig leaf of 0.0 – Alcoh...

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Mar 5

Time to close the 0.0
Loophole re alcohol marketing.

www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

'The 0.0 makes 0.0 difference': Protest calls for action on zero-alcohol advertising at sports events

Alcohol Action Ireland and the National Youth Council cited the recent Six Nations game against England in the Aviva

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 24

Breast cancer rates rising. Further reasons to ensure consumers are warned about cancer risk from alcohol. Glad that Ireland is leading the way with health information labelling mandatory on alcohol products from May 2026.

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Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths to surge by 2050, scientists say

There will be 3.2 million new cases and 1.1 million deaths a year worldwide by 2050 if current trends continue, study found

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 24

Impressed to see prompt action in Greece re serving alcohol to minors. Lessons for Ireland. Hospital EDs here frequently treat intoxicated people including minors. Vanishingly rare to see prosecutions either for serving minors or intoxicated persons.

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 20

Workers in the night time economy are already experiencing serious harms from alcohol. Extending licensing hours would only make a bad situation worse.

Alcohol Action Ireland @alcoholireland.ie · Feb 20

In our latest publication, we outline the impact proposals in the Intoxicating Liquor Bill/Sale of Alcohol Bill would have on the health service, on frontline workers & on the staff who would have to service an expanded night-time economy READ HERE 👉 alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/u...

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 19

So inspiring to see the improving alcohol situation in Lithuania with its complete ban on alcohol advertising and other measures on pricing and availability.

Life expectancy rising, hospital admissions due to alcohol use declining.

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‘Thousands of lives saved’ due to Lithuania alcohol reforms, experts say

A WHO expert singled out Lithuania for its quick adoption of alcohol control measures.

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 19

Just sharing some happy news on a non alcohol matter! Congratulations to all who have campaigned for Irish membership of CERN. A good day for science.

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Ireland's application to join CERN accepted in principle

Ireland's application to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research has been accepted in principle, paving the way for the country to become an associate member in 2026.

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 14

What else does the alcohol industry not want us to know about its product?

Bad for heart.
Devastating for mental health.
And what about its impact on domestic violence?

Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 14

Alcohol industry response to proposals that public be told the truth about alcohol and cancer on labels.

‘This can create unnecessary anxiety, eroding trust in health advice and alienating the very people who require support.’

And black is now white.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

WHO calls for cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol packaging

Cancer charities back call for ‘prominent’ warning labels while industry body says move ‘not proportionate’

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Mark Petticrew @markpetticrew.bsky.social · Feb 14

Roses are red -

and just for clarity -

DON'T-get-your-science-or-health-information-from-an industry-funded-'charity'

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 14

Important editorial in @thelancet.bsky.social highlighting need for cancer warnings on alcohol products. Great work from @whoeurope.bsky.social
with recent report on this.

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Labels warning about alcohol-attributable cancer risks should be mandated urgently

In January, 2025, the US Surgeon General released an Advisory on alcohol consumption and cancer risk.1 He briefly summarised the evidence on alcohol and cancer, including underlying biological mechani...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Feb 11

"Major alcohol companies are putting intense pressure on "independent" charity Drinkaware to water down the way it tackles alcohol harms in the UK" - Private Eye reveals.

25 alcohol companies, including Diageo & AB InBev, wrote to Drinkaware...

www.private-eye.co.uk/issue-1603/i...

Private Eye | Green Eye: Thames link?

THAMES Water’s dirty reputation is having an unfortunate knock-on effect on attempts to clean up its act.

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 11

Great to see your name there Louise!

Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thanks to Sophie Cousins Medscape, for
covering Ireland’s groundbreaking regulations on health information labelling on alcohol products.

Impetus is growing internationally for warnings re cancer & other harms.

Glad Ireland leading the way.

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Is Alcohol the New Tobacco?

In 2026, Ireland will become the first country to legally mandate cancer warnings on alcohol products. Will other countries follow suit?

www.medscape.com

Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 11

Clear articulation of multiple issues arising from alcohol including brain function, liver disease, anxiety, fights, violence,relationship difficulties

A new strategy is needed to address Ireland’s most widely available and harmful drug.

www.independent.ie/life/health-...

‘As a leading brain surgeon, I wish more people knew how bad alcohol is for brain function long-term’

I’m clinical director of neurosurgery and the neurosciences at Beaumont Hospital, and while I love my job, it’s challenging, which is a very important thing to say. If you don’t believe that neurosurg...

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 9

Thanks to Katriona O’Sullivan for her clear articulation of complicated issues on Brendan O’Connor @rte.ie
re parental problem alcohol use.
1/3 children in Ireland live with a parent who binge drinks or is dependent on alcohol.
Issue must be part of new alcohol strategy

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Grieving a complicated relationship - Dr Katriona O'Sullivan

"If the relationship is unresolved and they die, it's ok to feel sad that they're gone" - so says Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, Psychology lecturer at Maynooth University, who talked about grieving the peop...

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Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social · Feb 6

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