Government publish results of public consultation on the ban of sunbeds

The Government have published the Sunbeds Public Consultation Report, as part of their commitment to explore ways to ban commercial sunbed use in Ireland.

The report sets out views received from health workers, members of the public, NGO’s and other stakeholders.

The public consultation launched on July 25 2025, running until October 3 2025. It received over 9,000 responses from Irish residents, with the majority self-assigned as members of the public.

The Government say the report highlights important insights into the views and opinions on a proposed ban on commercial sunbed use.

Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murane O’Connor, said: “I welcome the publication of the Sunbeds Public Consultation Report, which provides valuable insight into the views of people and organisations on commercial sunbed use in Ireland. The consultation shows that this is a complex policy issue, with strongly held views across the public, health, industry and stakeholder groups.

“The Government is committed to progressing this work in an evidence-based and proportionate way. This Report will inform the next phase of policy development, alongside legal, economic, EU and public health considerations.”

Minister Murnane O’Connor added: “I want to thank everyone who took the time to respond to the Sunbeds Public Consultation, including members of the public, health professionals, advocacy organisations, community representatives and industry stakeholders. Their contributions will help ensure that future policy decisions are transparent and informed.

“Policy options will be brought to Government for decision following completion of further policy analysis and EU engagement.”