Proposal to ban alcohol sponsorship of sporting events 'by 2016'

A total ban on all sponsorship of sporting events by alcohol brands by 2016 is just one of a number of proposals that will be brought to Cabinet in the coming months.

Proposal to ban alcohol sponsorship of sporting events 'by 2016'
Thu, 15 Mar, 2012 - 13:05

A total ban on all sponsorship of sporting events by alcohol brands by 2016 is just one of a number of proposals that will be brought to Cabinet in the coming months.

The proposal was revealed today by Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, who was addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children today along with Minister of State Roisín Shortall.

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