Fine Gael say big alcohol profit is more important than people’s health
As the alcohol industry continue to delay the alcohol public health bill, a Fine Gael politician says in the Sunday Business Post (subscription required) alcohol industry profits are more important than people’s health.
“Alcohol is the only high margin item, they have left. They’re struggling and I’m not going to take it away from them”
So Mr Darcy believes that alcohol industry profits are important than people’s health. This is despite the fact that three people a day die from alcohol abuse? If you’ve been affected by alcohol abuse don’t vote for Mr Darcy. Tell Fine Gael here, you support the alcohol public health bill.
Norah Casey, An inspirational and strong woman who puts people first
Norah Casey, the broadcaster, business woman and publishing entrepreneur went public on the Late Late show last night on her experience with domestic violence. Her first husband beat her up and threatened her with a knife in an alcohol fuelled horrific attack. Unlike Mr Darcy, Norah is brave enough to confront alcohol’s role in hurting so many people. We need more people like Norah in politics.
You can watch the interview here.
If you’re living with domestic abuse, please click here for help.
Big alcohol tell porky pies again
Big alcohol produced another impressive looking report written by independent economists. The Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland report argues against the Alcohol Public health bill. On the very first page it gives misleading information, stating alcohol consumption has gone down.
What it should have stated was that in 2016 alcohol consumption has gone up by 5% according to latest Revenue Commissioner Figures. Click here for details.
Remember when ever you see a report saying the alcohol public health bill is not necessary or a report on the benefits of drinking alcohol, always check who the publisher is. More than likely you’ll find it was written by someone with links to the alcohol industry.
