@JohnAnnHiggins It is terrible. My trust in @SimonHarrisTD, a leader in this work while Minister for Health, is gone. But he has time to reflect and do the right thing, which he promised a few years ago
Putting alcohol labelling on the back burner and sacrificing public health to appease the alcohol lobby sets a dangerous precedent.
If public policy can be so easily overthrown by commercial interests, what does that say about our political system?
My op-ed in today’s Mail👇
We are proud to launch the €1.37 million Breaking Barriers fund with @statestreet and @deptrcd! Together, we aim to support diverse workplace and education initiatives to remove barriers for people from marginalised communities. https://t.co/SBpkWu6H7Z
Thank you to 201 TY students from Kilkenny schools who want to join our @The_nonameclub in Kilkenny. With only 50 spaces available, the hardest part of our year commences. We will have to say sorry to 75% of those applying. @dcediy @HSELive
All three of you know the damage alcohol causes in our countries. Why do you feel the need to support the alcohol industry in "normalising" their product, @SimonHarrisTD@MichealMartinTD@Keir_Starmer
Is it possible for Irish politicians to just say no to Diageo?
And can our media question this slavish devotion to a product which costs Irl €12 bn annually?
@SimonHarrisTD@MichealMartinTD@TommyMeskill
https://t.co/HXlpiC2gQj
In just one day, Diageo ensured our Taoiseach & Tánaiste were photographed with their product in the UK & Kenya. Miles apart but partnership with alcohol must be maintained. Very disappointing from 2 politicians with public health understanding.
@SimonHarrisTD@MichealMartinTD
Our Industry Watch blog asks why media and politicians have such a rose tinted view of the alcohol industry, which causes so much harm to society, while making huge profits? https://t.co/xQvQ4qVR4j
Children can’t legally buy alcohol, but companies can still bombard them with marketing.
Great piece from @catgiorgi@CNaM_ie Online Safety Code must include measures to prevent the targeting of children with alcohol ads.
https://t.co/y8p3SWSQQn
Kilkenny leaders were so excited to attend the @The_nonameclub National Youth Awards at the weekend in @NewparkHotel to cheer on Matthew & Georgina. Congratulations Georgina on being named Host of the Year 🎉