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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon–Galway, Dr. Martin Daly, has called for a “calculated ban” on sunbeds, stressing that “any ban must have public buy-in if we are serious about changing Ireland’s attitude to the sun once and for all”.

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking. We see warnings on tobacco products and packaging, hear regularly about quit smoking campaigns, and are constantly reminded about how bad cigarettes are for our health. However, much less is spoken about the dangers of alcohol and how it is a risk factor for cancer.

A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB) has shown alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen again and is now over 30% lower than twenty years ago, Drinks Ireland, the Ibec sector that represents the industry has said.