Concern as 43,000 young people in Ireland now living with alcohol dependency amid ‘surge’ in youth drinkingAlcohol Action Ireland has called on the Government to take meaningful actionThe report found one in three young drinkers had alcohol-use disorder. Photo: GettyDarragh Nolan Today at 06:30There are 43,000 young people in Ireland living with alcohol dependence, according to a new report.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2026 11:32 UTC