Research as part of the Healthy Ireland initiative found 80 per cent of people rated their health as being good or very good this year, down from 82 per cent in 2022

The research found almost 33 per cent of alcohol consumers were obese, with a further 40 per cent being overweight

City hall chiefs have raised the fine for street boozing to a maximum of €600.

Andrew Brennan (41) left the woman with significant bruising, two black eyes and damaged teeth in the wake of the attack, which took place after a 24-hour-long drink and drugs binge.

The figures found that 55 per cent of people who drink have engaged in binge drinking in the past 30 days