Sir, - The taxpayers are forking out £1.4 million on a promotional campaign to encourage young people not to abuse alcohol. At the same time the alcohol marketers are spending £50 million per annum encouraging people to consume alcohol. So for every one message a child receives warning them not to take this drug - they will receive 35 messages encouraging them to consume alcohol. You don't have to be a marketing guru to know who is going to win this battle. a Yours, etc.,
John Devlin, Erne Terrace, Dublin 2.