What impact does drinking alcohol have on your children?

TD's and Senators have been hearing about the harmful and often hidden impact.

A briefing hosted by the Oireachtas cross-party group on Alcohol Harm, has heard from children's rights campaigners that when parents misuse alcohol it can cause stress and emotional damage.

It also has impacts on a child's education and future drinking habits.

Tom Swift has been speaking about the issue with the Chair of the Oireachtas group Senator Frances Black - who's been outspoken about her own struggle with alcohol.