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Irish Heart Foundation Calls for Ban on Digital Junk Food Marketing

At a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group in Leinster House, the Irish Heart Foundation called for legislative action to protect children from digital junk food marketing.

Advocacy News | 16th Apr 2026

Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

Easter weekend brings a welcome pause in the year, a…

Calling for a full ban of online junk food marketing to protect kids’ health

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to…

Coming up in the Irish Heart Foundation

Some events coming up in the next few months

Nothing is more likely to suddenly change your life completely or end it, as a stroke

Two million brain cells die every minute after a stroke so the quicker you get medical help, the more of the person you save.

Stroke News | 3rd Jul 2023

Heart failure patients join Irish Heart Foundation to make an impact in the Dáil

Five key actions were identified

Heart News | 30th Jun 2023

Heart failure patient survey reveals their needs are not being met

More than a quarter of heart failure patients in Ireland (26.9%) feel abandoned after being discharged from hospital

Policy News | 27th Jun 2023

Walk the Walk

Check out the Irish Heart Foundation's Slí na Sláinte walking routes.

Heart News | 21st Jun 2023

Men’s Health Week 2023: The Picture of Health

Top tips to keep your heart healthy for Men's Health Week.

Heart News | 15th Jun 2023

World Environment Day: Tackling Climate Change with Heart.

The Irish Heart Foundation's climate advocacy work

Policy News | 9th Jun 2023

Public consultation on disposable vapes welcomed

We are urging the Government to introduce a complete ban on all disposable vapes without delay.

Policy News | 2nd Jun 2023

Ban on the sale of tobacco to people aged under 21 encouraged on World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco 21 Alliance calls on the government to do more.

Policy News | 31st May 2023