Committee against ban on alcohol sponsorship in sport

An Oireachtas Committee has opposed plans to ban alcohol sponsorship at sporting events.

Committee against ban on alcohol sponsorship in sport
Tue, 02 Jul, 2013 - 13:55

An Oireachtas Committee has opposed plans to ban alcohol sponsorship at sporting events.

A Department of Health report last year recommended drinks firms be banned from sponsoring sporting and cultural events by 2016.

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