‘Happy hour’ clamp down part of new sunbed rules

A total ban on sunbeds has been ruled out by Health Minister Leo Varadkar as he unveiled new restrictions on their use due to links with cancer.

Mr Varadkar said action was needed to clamp down on “happy hour” and unlimited use offers being used by tanning centres to lure in customers.

The new rules, which will also ensure people must wear eye protection and be supervised when using sun beds, will be brought in next month.