'No Safe Level of Exposure': Commercial Sunbeds Should be Banned, Says Expert-Led Group - 26/03/2026

The Government should introduce an outright ban on the use of commercial sunbeds as there is “no safe level of exposure” to ultraviolet radiation, a report has recommended.The Sunbed Working Group has formally called on the Government to ban the use of commercial sunbeds, saying existing modelling shows it would lead to a reduction in the number of deaths from skin cancer.The recommendation by the Government-appointed working group to outright ban their use would require the Government to introduce new bespoke legislation to prevent people from using sunbeds in commercial premises or private homes, where the service is purchased.However, the proposal would not ban their use by private individuals, or the purchase or hire of a sunbed for personal use.We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Emma Rodahan, Founder & chairperson of the Sunbed council of Ireland, to get her thoughts on this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.