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The Daily PollShould sunbed use be banned?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he is in favour of legislation to ban the use of tanning beds.
THIS WEEK, THE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and the Institute of Public Health (IPH) co-hosted an event to discuss sunbed use in Ireland and the lessons learnt from Australia’s ban.
Reducing the risk of skin cancer is a government priority, according to Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, Minister of State with special responsibility for Public Health.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has backed a potential sunbed ban, calling it a “no-brainer” and adding that he would advocate for legislation as a preventative measure.
So, today we want to know: Should sunbed use be banned?
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Yes (4034)
No (644)
Unsure (178)
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