Person: Orla Twomey

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<p>The sale of non-alcoholic beers has more than tripled in Ireland since 2017, according to Drinks Ireland, and now stands at around 5.55 million litres per annum. </p>

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Advertising watchdog to review rules on zero-alcohol products

The move comes after an increase in the number of complaints to the ASAI about 0.0% alcohol brands and how they are being advertised

<p>Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Brian Stanley had in November queried chief executive of the lottery regulator Carol Boate as to whether or not she was “aware that 40% of the complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland this year relate to the national lottery?” File photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Watchdog says PAC inflated number of complaints in criticism of National Lottery

ASAI Chief Orla Twomey: "Advertisers are therefore advised to think twice before making any claims about how to prevent or cure Covid-19 unless the claims can be supported by robust evidence."

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Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland: 'Coronavirus adverts must be accurate'

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1c savings and cancer cures among 21 businesses breaching ad standards

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21 businesses found to be in breach of advertising standards

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ASAI upholds complaints against influencers for not highlighting sponsored posts

Broadband providers issued new advertising rules by ASAI

Ads which claim that users can reach certain speeds, will only be allowed if it is the experience of at least half of users.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2019

Advertising watchdog to clamp down on exaggerated claims by broadband and mobile providers

A series of new rules from the advertising watchdog will clamp down on exaggerated claims of speed and coverage by broadband and mobile providers.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2019

My job: Guiding the advertising watchdog's digital evolution

The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) upholds standards of advertising through the Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications

Wed, 26 Jun, 2019

Ban on non-alcoholic beer ads near schools begins today

Drinks companies will not be allowed to advertise non-alcoholic beers close to schools as of today.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2019

Complaint about Dublin blogger among those upheld by ASAI

A complaint against Boots and blogger Gracy Mongey, who runs 'Faces By Grace' has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI).

Thu, 30 Aug, 2018

Big Big Movie sponsor McDonald's not in breach, committee hears

Sponsorship of RTÉ’s Big Big Movie by McDonald’s does not breach the rules on children’s programming, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2018

Ads watchdog upholds first complaint against a blogger

It was claimed that Rosie Connolly's face had been filtered and photoshopped to promote a Rimmel Foundation.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2018

ASAI: Social media influencers should inform customers if using post-production techniques

Social media influencers should not mislead their followers with digitally enhanced products they are promoting.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

11 complaints upheld by Advertising Standards Authority

Eleven out of 13 advertisements recently investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland’s (ASAI) were found to have been in breach of its code.

Thu, 04 May, 2017

72 advertisements found in breach of code last year

Digital media gave rise to the largest block of complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) last year, it has been revealed.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Advertising code seeks to discourage e-cigarette use

A new code for advertising e-cigarettes is aimed at discouraging young people from using the electronic devices.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Murder accused was 'screaming like a lunatic', court hears

A Dublin man accused of murder was “screaming like a lunatic” on the night of the alleged crime, the Central Criminal Court has heard today.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2008