Dáil Éireann - Volume 520 - 31 May, 2000

Written Answers. - Advertising Ban.

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.