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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

Ruby Tuesdays - stroke rehabilitation is in good paws

Ruby an Irish Therapy Dog visits the stroke rehabilitation unit in St. James's Hospital every Tuesday to the delight of patients and staff

Stroke News | 23rd Oct 2018

Heart of the Matter – Heart Palpitations

Heart Palpitations - all you need to know

Heart News | 22nd Oct 2018

The difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest

Heart of the Matter - What is the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest?

Heart News | 19th Oct 2018

Location of fruit and veg in shops influences healthy eating

Simply moving where fresh fruit and vegetables are placed in a shop can increase sales

Nutrition News | 19th Oct 2018

Irish Heart Foundation shares prestigious healthcare award

Stand up to Heart Failure campaign wins prestigious award

Heart News | 18th Oct 2018

Myth busting - diet and heart health

Myth busting diet and heart health

Nutrition News | 18th Oct 2018

Kids from poorer backgrounds face more health difficulties

ESRI report Growing up in Ireland - health inequalities among 13 year olds

Policy News | 17th Oct 2018

Calls for 9pm watershed on advertising of junk food

Current legislation restricting marketing of junk food to kids not fit for purpose

Policy News | 17th Oct 2018