Harris asks media to stop using alcohol industry-funded resources

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Minister for Health says public should be directed to HSE for trusted information on alcohol

“We are all aware of critical health issues where this is an ongoing challenge, for example in relation to vaccinations.”

“The media, both traditional and social, is an important and influential source of information for the public. The media in Ireland has a track record, underpinned by principles of good journalism, of supporting the public by providing information, creating awareness and supporting greater knowledge and understanding to help empower people around their own health and wellbeing.

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Maybe his government should get the finger out and make real changes like not allowing alcohol sports sponsorship etc which has such an influence on young people.

Plenty of money to be made off drink and cigarettes

SimonHarrisTD asking the media not to accept alcohol funded advertising is so, so weak. Everybody knows that plea will simply be ignored. If you want to make a real step towards improving population health, then you'll have to take stronger steps against industry.

And hopefully they told him where to put it.

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