asked the Minister for Health whether in view of the fact that it has been held on reputable medical authority that boxing, and in particular professional boxing, is a potentially dangerous and damaging sport to those who take part in it, he will take such steps as are necessary to publicise this fact for the benefit of those clubs, schools, and persons who may not be aware of it.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Boxing Dangers.
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The dangers associated with boxing, particularly professional boxing, have been the subject of considerable publicity over a great many years. It does not seem to me that there exists such ignorance of these dangers as would justify the expense involved in again bringing them to the notice of those persons and bodies mentioned in the Deputy's question.
If these dangers exist and are so widely, even universally known, how does the Minister reconcile that fact with the Government's decision to relieve this activity from the normal impact of entertainment tax?
(Interruptions.)
Order!
The Deputy might break his leg but not his neck, unless he dances on it.
Order!