Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This Bill brings forward regulation and puts an obligation, which did not exist previously, on the people who offer these services. Part of it is that these people be made aware that the use of sunbeds is risky for certain types of people. Under this legislation they would have a legal obligation to ensure they give adequate warnings, otherwise they would leave themselves exposed to future litigation. The one good thing about this legislation is that it would bring forward and establish a proper regulatory system regarding registration and the rules about the services that can be offered. The obligation to warn people of the dangers did not previously exist and the debate is missing that point. It is a welcome piece of legislation and we should accept what the Minister is setting out and the reasons the amendments should not be accepted.