Cork council to seek funding for free sunscreen in schools, libraries, and offices

With melanoma cases set to double, Cork councillors are urging government to provide free sunscreen in schools and public spaces

Cork County Council already provides sunscreen to its outdoor workers. File photo

Free sunscreen should be provided at all schools and public buildings to combat the rise of skin cancer and the likelihood it will increase with hotter weather due to climate change.

Currently more than 11,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed every year and projections suggest that by 2045 they will more than double.