Written answers
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Department of Health
Food Safety Standards Regulation
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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137. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a recent World Health Organization study which indicates that energy drinks will become a significant public health problem if their use among young persons is not addressed through a cap on caffeine levels and restrictions on their sale and marketing. [40736/14]
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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My Department is aware of the recent World Health Organisation study and is considering its recommendations. The use of energy drinks has increased considerably in recent years and therefore we have asked Safefood to consider the current evidence and the World Health Organisation's study. Safefood will then advise my Department as appropriate, of any necessary future actions.
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