Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 31 May 2000

Vol. 520 No. 2

Written Answers. - Advertising Ban.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

45 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the discussions, if any, she has had with her Swedish counterpart in regard to the introduction of an EU wide ban on advertising targeted at children under 12 during the Swedish Presidency of the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15328/00]

Minister for Arts; Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera):

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 85 on 12 April, 2000. I have not met my Swedish counterpart in regard to this matter.