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The long awaited watershed ban on tv and radio alcohol advertising comes into effect from today. The ban restricts the hours for alcohol ads on tv and radio to reduce children's exposure to alcohol advertising. For reaction Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland & Dr. Frank Murray, Chair of Alcohol Action Ireland.
There is significant pressure facing the drinks industry as total drinks exports in 2023 were down 8% at 1.8 billion compared to the previous year. For more details Emmet was joined on the show by Pat Rigney, Chairperson of Drinks Ireland.
A new report from Drinks Ireland has revealed that sales of non-alcoholic beer continued to grow last year, while beer remained Ireland's favourite alcoholic drink.Fianna Fáil Cork TD James O'Connor claims there's an opportunity for Ireland to be global leaders in this industry with further incentives. Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland also joined Luke to tell us more.
Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland discusses the Irish Beer Market Report for 2023 which has found that sales of alcohol-free beer increased by 18% last year.
New figures released by Drinks Ireland have shown that the sale of non-alcoholic beer grew by 18% in 2023, which is an almost 100% increase in market share over the last four years.Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Thursday's daily business news.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the full chat.
Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland & Professor Frank Murray, Chairman of Alcohol Action Ireland
Proposals to increase the price of alcohol are “out of touch with reality”, so says Drinks Ireland. To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Sheila Gilheany, Alcohol Action Ireland CEO.
Proposals to increase the price of alcohol are “out of touch with reality”, so says Drinks Ireland. To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Sheila Gilheany, Alcohol Action Ireland CEO.
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has said it will be reviewing the guidance relating to the advertising of non-alcoholic product variants. The move comes after a number of complaints to the watchdog about 0.0% alcohol brands and how they are being advertised in stores and other areas. Is the review warranted? To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland and Dr. Sheila Gilheaney, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has said it will be reviewing the guidance relating to the advertising of non-alcoholic product variants. The move comes after a number of complaints to the watchdog about 0.0% alcohol brands and how they are being advertised in stores and other areas. Is the review warranted? To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland and Dr. Sheila Gilheaney, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.
Today on the show - Aontu leader, Peadar Toibin on energy prices and his party's performance in the NI elections. Drinks Ireland believe the Dept of Health are fast tracking labelling on alcohol bottles and Senator John McGahon says phasing out public sector parking spaces cannot go ahead without adequate public transport links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chief Executive of Alcohol Action Ireland, Sheila Gilheany & Director of Drinks Ireland, Cormac Healy.
Claire is joined by Cormac Healy - Director, Drinks Ireland and Sheila Gilheany- Chief Executive, Alcohol Action Ireland.
Joining Gavan On the Record is Dr. Sheila Gilheany from Alcohol Action Ireland & Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland. Together they discuss some of the concerns surrounding The Sale of Alcohol Bill, extending licensing hours, and the potential impacts that could have from a public health standpoint.
What started off in the 1970s with a brand-new drink called Baileys, has become a global success story with lots of imitations. Irish Cream liqueur may only be described as such if it's made on this island with Irish whiskey and Irish fresh cream. But knockoffs from all over the world are being sold and it could affect Irish dairy farmers and Irish producers. So that's why Drink Ireland has launched a new campaign called Explore Irish Cream. Joining Joe this morning was Johnny Harte from Drinks Ireland and the maker of his own Five Farms Irish Cream.
Today on the show - As high level talks continue today we hear from Deputy Ruairi O Murchu on the possibility of a deal being reached on the NI protocol, Alcohol Action Ireland and Drinks Ireland discuss the impact of zero alcohol advertising and Deputy Louise O Reilly calls on Govt to amend the current “flawed and potentially harmful” domestic violence legislation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we discussed on Wednesdays show, on-pitch alcohol advertising during sports matches has been banned in Ireland since 2018. However, viewers of Ireland's recent 6 Nations win over France will have noticed the logo of Guinness Zero Zero (0.0) on the field of play. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast earlier this week Sheila Gilheany CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland told us that she believed this was the marketing of alcohol products through the back door. Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland joined us this morning with his view on these advertisements.
As we discussed on Wednesdays show, on-pitch alcohol advertising during sports matches has been banned in Ireland since 2018. However, viewers of Ireland's recent 6 Nations win over France will have noticed the logo of Guinness Zero Zero (0.0) on the field of play. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast earlier this week Sheila Gilheany CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland told us that she believed this was the marketing of alcohol products through the back door. Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland joined us this morning with his view on these advertisements.
Pharmacist Peter Weedle from Mallow on the medicines shortage.Cllr Cathal Rasmussen on the lack of outdoor staff in our towns and villages.Marion Ryan from taxback.com has advice for listeners.Cormac Healy from Drinks Ireland on the rise in alcohol-free drinks available.Finbarr Sheehan from Mallow airs his views on the H.S.E's inefficient use of resources Johnny O'Mahoney our Eurovision expert gives his opinion on the Irish entries for this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you are ‘participating' in Dry January, you'll probably be considering zero % alcohol drinks a bit more than you might otherwise do. According to Drinks Ireland, non-alcoholic beer sales in Ireland have more than tripled between 2017 and 2021, from 1.79 million to 5.55 million litres. But do they still taste rough? Also, there's a brewing row with wine-making countries over plans in Ireland to label some wine bottles as potentially carcinogenic. All things for Cormac Healey from Drinks Ireland to discuss the morning.
Wine o'clock is less popular as sales of wine in Ireland fell 13pc in 2021. To discuss this decline in sales Gavin was joined on the show this morning by Jonathan McDade, Director, Drinks Ireland.
Dr. Sheila Gilheany, Chief Executive of Alcohol Action Ireland; Sheena Horgan, Chief Executive at Drinkaware; Jonathan McDade, Director of Drinks Ireland
A new report from Drinks Ireland says that alcohol consumption in Ireland is at its lowest level in 20 years, down by about 30% since the peak of 2001. Have we finally changed our relationship with alcohol? To discuss this further Vincent spoke to Eunan McKinney, Head of Communications and Advocacy at Alcohol Action Ireland. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Jonathan McDade, Head of Beer at Drinks Ireland, calls for clarity from Government about reopening as 6 million pints have been brewed for indoor hospitality on July 5th and are ready for delivery
Budget 2021 is here. A budget like no other, drawn up on the assumptions of a no-deal Brexit and another year without a Covid-19 vaccine. It was delivered today by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath. The package, worth a staggering €17.75 billion euro, is the biggest in the history of the state. In this episode, Irish Times political reporter Jennifer Bray outlines the key points of today's budget, while Cliff Taylor and Liam Diamond, Tax Partner at PwC Ireland, join Ciaran to discuss the green measures contained within and how this level of spending will affect the state in years to come. Finally, Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, CEO of ITIC and Patricia Callan, Director of Drinks Ireland take a look at what Budget 2021 has delivered for the tourism and hospitality industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean Harty, Chairman, Addiction Counsellors of Ireland & Patricia Callan, Director, Drinks Ireland,