The group is calling on the Government to urgently change this link between alcohol consumption and sexual violence - by setting out stringent marketing measures that don't connect alcohol with having sex.

An RCNI study showed that in 10% of reported rapes, victims were incapacitated due to alcohol, and some victims believed they were taken less seriously because of this.

Fiona Neary, Director of the RCNI, explains what they want the government to do:

RCNI have prepared a series of short fact sheets based on these findings which highlight the extent of the problem of alcohol and sexual violence in Ireland. 

You can view or download them here