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A man who was given a suspended prison sentence at Castlebar District Court this week has given an undertaking to abstain from alcohol as part of a condition attached to the suspended sentence.

Key health issues that are affecting teenagers in communities across Ireland are to be addressed at a conference the No Name Club, a leading national youth organisation, is holding in Tipperary on February 19.

The Government must recognise that the level of suicide and suicidal behaviour is a serious social health issue that must be comprehensively dealt with and the necessary services put in place, according to Fine Gael Senator John Paul Phelan.

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is calling on the Government to implement budget measures that could earn the Exchequer up to €182 million in additional revenue and help reduce the estimated €3.7 billion in avoidable costs caused by alcohol-related harm each year.

A woman who suffers from chronic alcoholism was disqualified from driving at Castlebar District Court this week after being convicted of drink driving, driving while disqualified, and for not having insurance.

A man who drove drunk while already disqualified is to complete 240 hours community service in lieu of 10 months in jail.

Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, welcomed the passing of legislation this week lowering of the drink driving limit and allowing for mandatory alcohol testing in injury-related accidents.

Driving and drinking is set to become a thing of the past in this country after the Dáil passed new legislation further lowering the drink driving limit this week.

Athlone nightclub Genesis has been criticised by drinks watchdog MEAS (Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society) for breaching guidelines and encouraging irresponsible drinking.

The abuse of alcohol and other drugs in the family was the primary reason why children were being monitored by social workers under child protection guidelines, according to the most recent government report on childcare services.