Alcohol Action Ireland is asking those who got their leaving cert results today to celebrate responsibility.
Around 56,000 students received their results today and a number of events will be held in pubs and nightclubs across the country.
Drinkaware-dot-ie is appealing for greater vigilance in the sale of alcohol to young people.
And Fiona Ryan of Alcohol Action Ireland is asking parents to play their part:
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