FabSwingers.com forum: alcohol ain't good for you

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's official. Just on RTE news. 14 units is max for men and women! Time to take stock methinks and give up yer auld sins!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was just wondering with the not so recent criminalisation of cured meats do people still eat pepperoni on there pizza and sausage in their morning fry/grill.

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

When RTE says it, it must be true, as we didn't know it yet. It's a government spin to prepare people for the coming legislated minimum alcohol price per item. Will it stop people from drinking? ...No, but it pays their pension...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That won't happen. Eu is against minimum pricing

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By *uriousPearCouple
over a year ago

dublin 5

"That won't happen. Eu is against minimum pricing "

While I hope you're right, the EU is also against out vrt, but the fine doesn't come close to the amount pulled in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When RTE says it, it must be true, as we didn't know it yet. It's a government spin to prepare people for the coming legislated minimum alcohol price per item. Will it stop people from drinking? ...No, but it pays their pension..."

Last I heard the minimum pricing was thrown out in a EU court unless the ruling was overturned? Was it?

Tomcat

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks

Last I heard the minimum pricing was thrown out in a EU court unless the ruling was overturned? Was it?

Tomcat "

Oh the people deciding that have been called to the bar!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Now am lookin at story of Amy Winehouse. Brilliantly talented woman but so sad a story. Confirms the message though that alcohol is bad for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Now am lookin at story of Amy Winehouse. Brilliantly talented woman but so sad a story. Confirms the message though that alcohol is bad for you.

3 bottles of Vodka a day certainly is...but 14 units a week? Nanny state/political move!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep...bottle of red wine later and my chest still hurts.

I'll stick to the lemsips

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By *squaredCouple
over a year ago

Dublin/westmeath/kildare

Scottish minimum pricing was denied & it was a lot less then planned Irish version. It didn't succeed as there is easier way then minimum price already in effect its called tax hence it was suggested to increase tax again.

Putting it into effect isn't going to change way Irish drink & per person versus drink consumed we aren't highest any more. Its culture that needs changing, need somewhere other than pub to meet in evening/ night. Cafes are open same length as pubs in Germany & they are packed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's official. Just on RTE news. 14 units is max for men and women! Time to take stock methinks and give up yer auld sins!

In one sitting? That's a bit tight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Last I heard the minimum pricing was thrown out in a EU court unless the ruling was overturned? Was it?

Tomcat "

It won't hinder the government to increase the tax instead. The sad thing is, it's neither aimed nor designed to make people drink less, but to extort more money out of the people.

Tobacco and cigarettes are ridiculously expensive in Ireland, do less people smoke? I doubt it, but the black market is thriving.

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

Last I heard the minimum pricing was thrown out in a EU court unless the ruling was overturned? Was it?

Tomcat

It won't hinder the government to increase the tax instead. The sad thing is, it's neither aimed nor designed to make people drink less, but to extort more money out of the people.

Tobacco and cigarettes are ridiculously expensive in Ireland, do less people smoke? I doubt it, but the black market is thriving.

Increasing tax hurts the less well off as this section of our community will use more of what disposable income they have on less of what they desire education is the key

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Now am lookin at story of Amy Winehouse. Brilliantly talented woman but so sad a story. Confirms the message though that alcohol is bad for you.

Amy Winehouse had an addiction, I have two close family members who are alcoholics..

Regardless of the cost involved, monetary or health they will find a way to drink..

We need to engage our children at a very young age, educate them that alcohol can be enjoyed without binging out..

We tolerate not educate here in Ireland, back slapping those who drink themselves stupid..

Excessive drinking destroys lives, and is responsible for not only the drinkers downfall but their childrens!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last I heard the minimum pricing was thrown out in a EU court unless the ruling was overturned? Was it?

Tomcat

It won't hinder the government to increase the tax instead. The sad thing is, it's neither aimed nor designed to make people drink less, but to extort more money out of the people.

Tobacco and cigarettes are ridiculously expensive in Ireland, do less people smoke? I doubt it, but the black market is thriving.

Actually less do smoke due to cost but the tax intake is not affected due to the higher tax. I cant remember the economic name for this off the top of my head. I would agree with the thriving black market but in many cases these tobacco products aren't exactly pure if that makes sense or even cheap.

Tomcat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Now am lookin at story of Amy Winehouse. Brilliantly talented woman but so sad a story. Confirms the message though that alcohol is bad for you.

Amy Winehouse had an addiction, I have two close family members who are alcoholics..

Regardless of the cost involved, monetary or health they will find a way to drink..

We need to engage our children at a very young age, educate them that alcohol can be enjoyed without binging out..

We tolerate not educate here in Ireland, back slapping those who drink themselves stupid..

Excessive drinking destroys lives, and is responsible for not only the drinkers downfall but their childrens!

I totally agree with education of the effects of excessive drinking. Myself and kitty have alcoholics in our family on both sides and its a horrible thing to see. Neither kitty or myself are big drinkers but at the same time have no issues with people enjoying drinking.

Tomcat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Now am lookin at story of Amy Winehouse. Brilliantly talented woman but so sad a story. Confirms the message though that alcohol is bad for you.

Amy Winehouse had an addiction, I have two close family members who are alcoholics..

Regardless of the cost involved, monetary or health they will find a way to drink..

We need to engage our children at a very young age, educate them that alcohol can be enjoyed without binging out..

We tolerate not educate here in Ireland, back slapping those who drink themselves stupid..

Excessive drinking destroys lives, and is responsible for not only the drinkers downfall but their childrens!

Tomcat "

My own father chose not to drink as his father returned from the war a heavy drinker.

Dad tried his best to educate us all re the devastation that excessive drinking can cause.

Like yourselves, I enjoy a drink, but know my limits..

I get so angry at the attitude of some people though, oh sure he/ she are only drinkers god love them

Tell that to their kids sitting at home, waiting for their dinner, the partner dreading the next slap or the family devastated by d*unk drivers..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't forget the government hiking taxes on one side and investing in shares in these same companies to make a little pin money.

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By *isalashes888400Couple
over a year ago

ennis

double standards

in the dail bar the drink is half price

while the politicians sip bacardis like its ther birthday,we pay

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We always pay.

Unless you box clever.

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By *isalashes888400Couple
over a year ago

ennis

"We always pay.

Unless you box clever."
at this stage we will b makin hooch in radiators

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