Department of Health to consult EU before deciding on sunbed ban

The Sunbed Association (TSA) has questioned why a section dealing with training of staff has not yet been put in to action. File picture

The Department of Health plans to engage with the European Commission before making any decisions around a commercial ban on sunbed use, it has said.

Proposals for a ban have already proved controversial, with a high level of lobbying including written submissions and business groups meeting with department officials.