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Sunbeds provide a cosmetic tan to the skin by emitting different types of ultraviolet radiation to stimulate melatonin in the skin to produce a tanned appearance. The World Health Organization has previously classified the assets as carcinogenic. Public health minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor has today announced a cross-departmental working group to explore a ban on the use of sunbeds commercially, following a new Institute of Public Health recommendation. Advertisement The institute said a ban on sunbeds in Ireland would reduce the risk of skin cancer. Despite existing regulations, the institute’s report highlighted significant concerns around the use of commercial sunbeds by both adults and children in Ireland. It also cited significant public health risks associated with ultraviolet radiation. The HSE last month said lessons should be learnt following a 2013 ban on commercial sunbeds in Australia. Currently, there are restrictions in place for the use of sunbeds for those under the age of 18 in the EU. Taoiseach Micheál Martin last week expressed support for a potential ban on commercial sunbeds, which is included in the programme for government, telling The Journal that outlawing them was a “no-brainer”. Junior minister Murnane O’Connor said the government is seeking to do “everything within our power” to protect the public from harmful products and reduce the risk of cancer. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. 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