Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am glad to hear the Minister acknowledge this because it is very important. I agree it probably is an enforcement issue, certainly with regard to ID and some of what I suggested regarding having a database. We could also do a lot more with schools and transition year and use this opportunity to educate and create awareness. Many people think there is no harm in it. There is still the myth that it rains most of the time in this country so how could a little bit of sun be that detrimental. However, given our levels of skin cancer and the number of people who pass away from it, we need to do an awful lot more.

Will the Minister consider meeting the group I mentioned? It is a small group, mainly of women, who feel very strongly because they were not told all the negative aspects. To this day they are finding tumours that they are being told are very much linked to sunbed use in the past. Will the Minister consider meeting them to discuss ideas and suggestions on this? I know they would like to see a straight outright ban. We would probably have to take steps. I welcome that the EU is taking measures. If the Minister could speak more on what steps the EU might be taking I would appreciate it.

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