Poll: Should DrinkAware be allowed to educate schools about drink?

It plans to but it’s facing a lot of critism.

DRINKAWARE IS PLANNING on going into schools to educate young people about drink.

However, it’s facing a lot of criticism as it’s funded by the alcohol industry.

The Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan said, ‘It is a matter for schools and teachers to determine what resources and supports they will use to support their implementation of the curriculum.’

So today we’re asking, Do you think DrinkAware should be allowed to educate schools about drink?

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Yes (4849)

No (1381)

I don't know (320)

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