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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon–Galway, Dr. Martin Daly, has called for a “calculated ban” on sunbeds, stressing that “any ban must have public buy-in if we are serious about changing Ireland’s attitude to the sun once and for all”.

As summer holidays start for school children, parents and carers are reminded to be SunSmart and protect children’s skin during the summer holidays. Playing and spending time outdoors is great for children.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with around 13,000 new cases every year. Very worryingly, this number is projected to double by 2045. However, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable.

The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is reminding people to protect themselves from skin cancer as new Covid-19 public health measures come into effect.

A third of Irish people are ‘not at all worried’ about skin cancer, worrying new research has revealed, despite the fact that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and claims over 230 lives each year - according to the Irish Cancer Society.

A third of Irish people are ‘not at all worried’ about skin cancer, worrying new research has revealed.

The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Healthy Ireland and partners, have launched a SunSmart campaign, supporting people with simple ways in which they can enjoy the sun safely, while protecting themselves and their family.

With temperatures in Ireland set to peak at 27 degrees during this week, the Irish Cancer Society is urging the general public to take measures to protect their skin and follow the SunSmart code.

With temperatures in Ireland set to reach as high as 29 degrees over this week, the Irish Cancer Society is urging the public to take measures to protect their skin and follow the SunSmart code.