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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…

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions invited to present their views at the…

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions were invited to…

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

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to…

FAQ - Facemasks, coronavirus and heart disease

Facemasks, coronavirus and heart disease - FAQ

Coronavirus News | 27th May 2020

New Alliance calls for action on climate change and health

Climate and Health Alliance calls for measures to address climate change and improve public health.

Policy News | 26th May 2020

Obesity and COVID-19

Why are people living with obesity at increased risk of severe disease with Covid-19?

Coronavirus News | 22nd May 2020

Experts warn against Hydroxychloroquine

Warning on hydroxychloroquine and Covid-19

Coronavirus News | 21st May 2020

What does easing of restrictions mean for cocooners?

What does the lifting of restrictions mean for those who are cocooning?

Coronavirus News | 21st May 2020

Irish Heart Foundation welcomes menthol cigarette ban

The Irish Heart Foundation welcomes the ban on menthol cigarettes and tobacco

Policy News | 20th May 2020

The Irish Heart Foundation joins call for #SaferStreets

The Irish Heart Foundation supports the #saferstreets initiative

Coronavirus News | 19th May 2020

A Slí to physical activity as restrictions ease

As restrictions ease why not check out your local Slí na Sláinte route?

Coronavirus News | 19th May 2020