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Issue 9 September 2025

Public Consultations Are Open

Public Consultation on new National Obesity Strategy in Ireland

The Department of Health have published a Public Consultation on a new National Obesity Strategy in Ireland. This consultation provides an opportunity to feed into the development of a new obesity strategy that is being developed by the Department. The new National Obesity Strategy will enable healthier living and improve supports to prevent and treat overweight and obesity. The new strategy will build on the previous Obesity Policy and Action Plan.

You can complete the survey here and please feel free to share with any colleagues/partners/stakeholders that may be interested in completing the survey also.

The submissions for this online consultation will close on 18 September 2025.

Public Consultation on a Potential Ban on Commercial Sunbed Use in Ireland

Minister of State Ms Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy has launched an online public consultation seeking the views and opinions of the public and industry on a proposed ban on commercial sunbed use.

Video by Minister Murnane O’Conner on the public consultation on a potential ban on commercial sunbeds is available by clicking here.

You can complete the survey here and please feel free to share with any colleagues/partners/stakeholders that may be interested in completing the survey also.

This consultation will close at 5:00PM on 3 October 2025.