� Support through the provision of grants, scholarly activities in Ireland designed to bring about a better understanding of alcohol in terms of its impact on health, the family and society.

� Provide a central source of information through a web page of alcohol related research within Ireland.

� Host regular academic conferences on the social, economic and medical aspect of alcoholism in Ireland.

� Publish an academic journal related to these issues.

� Support evaluation of existing alcohol related programmes.

� Support pilot studies of new alcohol related programmes.

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