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'It's nanny state gone crazy!' - Calls to ban alcohol-free advertising in sport

Zero alcohol ads are being used to circumvent the intent of laws designed to protect children from harmful alcohol advertising. That is according to Alcohol Action Ireland – who say they want this ‘loophole’ closed. On-pitch alcohol advertising during sports matches has been banned in Ireland since 2018 – are these alcohol-free giving drink companies a backdoor to advertise? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

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12.55 24 Feb 2023


'It's nanny state gone crazy!' - Calls to ban alcohol-free advertising in sport


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12.55 24 Feb 2023


Zero alcohol ads are being used to circumvent the intent of laws designed to protect children from harmful alcohol advertising. That is according to Alcohol Action Ireland – who say they want this ‘loophole’ closed.

On-pitch alcohol advertising during sports matches has been banned in Ireland since 2018 – are these alcohol-free giving drink companies a backdoor to advertise?

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…


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