Huge support for ban on advertising unhealthy foods and drinks to children, poll finds

More than 70% of adults are in favour of an outright ban on the advertising and promotion of unhealthy food and drinks to children, a poll has found.

The Ipsos MRBI research, conducted on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation, showed that just 26% of people opposed to a blanket ban on advertising junk food such as sugary drinks, chocolate bars and crisps to children under 16.