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Welcome to the April 2013 edition of the NDC Newsletter. This newsletter is a monthly electronic digest of Irish drug and alcohol news, publications and Dail debates.For the latest news and research, visit the NDC website www.drugsandalcohol.ie, Ireland's comprehensive drug and alcohol research repository, or follow us on Twitter

In this issue you can access the Conference videos and Powerpoint presentations from the recent NDC conference Putting knowledge to work through education: substance use workforce development in Ireland.
PUBLICATIONS
30 Apr, 13
Reductions in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory mortality following the national Irish smoking ban: interrupted time-series analysis.
Stallings-Smith, S and Zeka, A and Goodman, P and Kabir, Zubair and Clancy, Luke (2013) Reductions in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory mortality following the national Irish smoking ban: interrupted time-series analysis. PLoS ONE, 8 (4).
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26 Apr, 13
A comparative analysis of health policy performance in 43 European countries.
Mackenbach, Johan P and McKee, Martin (2013) A comparative analysis of health policy performance in 43 European countries. European Journal of Public Health, 23 (2). pp. 195-344.
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23 Apr, 13
Reducing alcohol health harm in Ireland.
RCPI Policy Group on Alcohol. (2013) Reducing alcohol health harm in Ireland. Royal College of Physicians, Dublin.
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23 Apr, 13
Citywide seminar report on drug-related intimidation in communities.
Citywide. (2013) Citywide seminar report on drug-related intimidation in communities. Citywide, Dublin.
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22 Apr, 13
Putting knowledge to work through education: substance use workforce development in Ireland
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19 Apr, 13
Drug prevention interventions targeting minority ethnic populations: issues raised by 33 case studies.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2013) Drug prevention interventions targeting minority ethnic populations: issues raised by 33 case studies. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.
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19 Apr, 13
NDC conference papers
(2013) NDC conference papers. In: Putting knowledge to work through education: substance use workforce development in Ireland, 18 April 2013, Dublin. (Unpublished)
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19 Apr, 13
Letter to the Editor: underage internet alcohol sales on ebay.
Williams, Rebecca S (2013) Letter to the Editor: underage internet alcohol sales on ebay. Addiction, Early online . pp. 1-3.
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17 Apr, 13
The drinks market performance 2012.
Foley, Anthony (2013) The drinks market performance 2012. Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, Dublin.
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15 Apr, 13
Being young and Irish 2012: take charge of change.
The Centre for Social and Educational Research. (2013) Being young and Irish 2012: take charge of change. Office for the President, Dublin.
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15 Apr, 13
Smoking in vehicles is lower than mobile telephone use while driving, but is socially patterned.
Gilroy, Irene and Donnelly, Nicole and Matthews, Wayne and Doherty, Kirsten and Conlon, Greg and Clarke, Anna and Daly, Leslie and Kelleher, Cecily and Fitzpatrick, Patricia (2013) Smoking in vehicles is lower than mobile telephone use while driving, but is socially patterned. Irish Medical Journal, 106 (4). pp. 1-2.
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12 Apr, 13
Substance use in young persons in Ireland, a systematic review.
Murphy, Kevin and Sahm, Laura and Lambert, Sharon and Byrne, Stephen (2013) Substance use in young persons in Ireland, a systematic review. Addictive behaviors, Early online . pp. 1-20.
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10 Apr, 13
Child well-being in rich countries: a comparative overview, Innocenti report card 11.
UNICEF Office of Research. (2013) Child well-being in rich countries: a comparative overview, Innocenti report card 11. UNICEF Office of Research, Florence.
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09 Apr, 13
Colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, treatment and survival in Ireland: 1994-2010.
National Cancer Registry, Ireland. (2013) Colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, treatment and survival in Ireland: 1994-2010. National Cancer Registry, Ireland, Dublin.
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03 Apr, 13
Tackling alcohol abuse among adolescents requires a multi-faceted approach involving parents and schools.
Fitzgerald, Amanda and Dooley, Barbara (2013) Tackling alcohol abuse among adolescents requires a multi-faceted approach involving parents and schools. Psychiatry Professional, Spring . pp. 6-8.
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02 Apr, 13
What would real recovery look like? Securing economic development, social equity and sutainability.
Healy, Sean and Larragy, Adam and Leahy, Ann and Mallon, Sandra and Murphy, Michelle and Reynolds, Brigid (2013) What would real recovery look like? Securing economic development, social equity and sutainability. Social Justice Ireland, Dublin.
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NEWS
Irish scientists leading street drug research.
[Irish Examiner] , Moore, Ollie Irish scientists leading street drug research. (30 Apr 2013)
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The hidden dangers of legal highs.
[Guardian Online] , Power, Mike The hidden dangers of legal highs. (27 Apr 2013)
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Drugs bought on the internet ‘can contain rat poison’, warn pharmacists.
[thejournal.ie] Drugs bought on the internet ‘can contain rat poison’, warn pharmacists. (28 Apr 2013)
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Drinks industry and sporting organisations plead case for sponsorship.
[Irish Times] , Minihan, Mary Drinks industry and sporting organisations plead case for sponsorship. (25 Apr 2013)
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Industry efforts to curb drinking a ‘joke’.
[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Industry efforts to curb drinking a ‘joke’. (24 Apr 2013)
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Retailers hurt by illicit trading.
[Independent.ie] Retailers hurt by illicit trading. (25 Apr 2013)
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Sports needs alcohol sponsorship 'to survive', Dail Committee warned.
[Independent.ie] , Sheehan, Aideen Sports needs alcohol sponsorship 'to survive', Dail Committee warned. (24 Apr 2013)
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Most with liver disease ‘are not alcoholics’.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keefe, Cormac Most with liver disease ‘are not alcoholics’. (24 Apr 2013)
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Dentists call on HSE to give them role in tobacco control.
[Irish Times] , Siggins, Lorna Dentists call on HSE to give them role in tobacco control. (23 Apr 2013)
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Reaching a consenus.
[Irish Medical News] Reaching a consenus. (12 Apr 2013)
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‘Last orders’ called on cut-price alcohol.
[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary ‘Last orders’ called on cut-price alcohol. (19 Apr 2013)
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Lack of strict legislation governing alcohol advertising and sponsorship is allowing Irish children to be “groomed” by the alcohol industry.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] Lack of strict legislation governing alcohol advertising and sponsorship is allowing Irish children to be “groomed” by the alcohol industry. (17 Apr 2013)
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Cannabis-based oral spray approved for use in Ireland.
[thejournal.ie] Cannabis-based oral spray approved for use in Ireland. (12 Apr 2013)
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WHO confirms that the alcohol industry has no role in the formulation of alcohol policies.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] WHO confirms that the alcohol industry has no role in the formulation of alcohol policies. (16 Apr 2013)
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Alcohol pricing plan to go before departments.
[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Alcohol pricing plan to go before departments. (16 Apr 2013)
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Drug barons ‘should get mandatory life in jail’.
[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Drug barons ‘should get mandatory life in jail’. (10 Apr 2013)
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Only fifth of drug offenders servce 10 years.
[Independent.ie] , McDonald, Dearbhail Only fifth of drug offenders servce 10 years. (12 Apr 2013)
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EU drug co-ordinators' meeting builds on EU Drug Strategy 2013-2020 agreement.
[eu2013.org] EU drug co-ordinators' meeting builds on EU Drug Strategy 2013-2020 agreement. (09 Apr 2013)
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National alcohol charity urges people to “Reduce your drinking: reduce your cancer risk” .
[Alcohol Action Ireland] National alcohol charity urges people to “Reduce your drinking: reduce your cancer risk” . (10 Apr 2013)
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Customs seize first haul of meth destined for export.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keefe, Cormac Customs seize first haul of meth destined for export. (10 Apr 2013)
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Plan to renew measures on tobacco, alcohol and sugar.
[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine Plan to renew measures on tobacco, alcohol and sugar. (04 Apr 2013)
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Gardai planning crackdown on drinking before concerts.
[Independent.ie] , Butler, Laura Gardai planning crackdown on drinking before concerts. (05 Apr 2013)
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Judge: Head shops affect the most vulnerable.
[Irish Examiner] , Lucey, Anne Judge: Head shops affect the most vulnerable. (05 Apr 2013)
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25% of senior cycle students are problem drinkers.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keefe, Cormac 25% of senior cycle students are problem drinkers. (04 Apr 2013)
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Call for crackdown on web prescription drugs trade.
[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Call for crackdown on web prescription drugs trade. (02 Apr 2013)
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Ireland an ‘easy target’ for international smugglers.
[thejournal.ie] Ireland an ‘easy target’ for international smugglers. (01 Apr 2013)
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DAIL DEBATES
Recent Dail debates

Click here for recent drug and alcohol discussions from the Dail, Seanad, and Committees.

Selected debates from April 2013

Alcohol
Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 159 - Alcohol sales legislation [19599/13]. (25 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 159 - Alcohol sales legislation. [19599/13]. (25 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 110 - Property valuations [Alcohol sales] [19328/13]. (24 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 229 - Substance misuse [19174/13]. (24 Apr 2013) 

Joint Committee on Transport and Communications debate. Sponsorship of major sporting events by Drinks Industry: discussion (resumed). (24 Apr 2013) 

Joint Committeee on Transport and Communications debate. Sponsorship of major sporting events by Drinks Industry: discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. (17 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer - Alcohol advertising [16179/13]. (16 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 884 - Alcohol sales [16204/13]. (16 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 887 - Liquor Licensing Laws [16332/13]. (16 Apr 2013)

 

Drugs

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 169 – Customs and Excise staff [18542/13]. (23 Apr 2013) 

Dail Eireann debate. Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage. (18 Apr 2013) 

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 224 - Youth services [17933/13]. (17 Apr 2013) 

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 225 - Youth services [17934/13]. (17 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer - Garda rank [16173/13. (16 Apr 2013)

  

Tobacco

Seanad Eireann debate. Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage. (18 Apr 2013) 

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 221 - Illicit trade in tobacco [17640/13]. (16 Apr 2013) 

Dáil Éireann debate. Written answers 1126 & 1127 - EU Directives [Tobacco][16052/13 & 16053/13]. (16 Apr 2013)

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