Catherine Noone calls for ban on junk food ads in cinemas

Cinemas should ban junk food ads during screenings of movies watched by children and teens due to growing fears over growing obesity levels in Ireland.

Fine Gael senator Catherine Noone called for the move today, saying: "Children going to see a film with their parents are then subjected to adverts designed for children, promoting sweets and fast-food, while adverts promoting healthy alternatives do not appear.