Alcohol ads in sport face ban to fight teen drinking

ALCOHOL advertising in sport could be outlawed within three years to help eliminate high levels of drink abuse by teenagers.

The recommendation, which could have serious sponsorship implications for GAA and rugby in particular, will be put to the Government next week by an Oireachtas sub-committee.

The Joint Committee on Health and Children will also urge the Government to take an initiative in seeking an EU directive in severing links between the drinks industry and sport, particularly where advertising impacts on children.