AQW 9875/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health, given the rise in melanoma cases, whether he has given consideration to banning the use of sunbeds.

Asked by Danny Donnelly MLA on 11 April 2024

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Tabled
11 April 2024
Answer due by
26 April 2024
Answered
29 April 202418 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

I acknowledge the concerns about the role sunbeds play in relation to the development of skin cancer and I am aware of proposals put forward in respect of a ban. The Department will give detailed consideration to these proposals when time and capacity permit.

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