White to pursue ban on alcohol sponsorship in sport
Concerns expressed on effect of alcohol sponsorship ban on efforts to host 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Minister of State Alex White has insisted that a ban on alcohol sponsorship of major sporting events such as the Heineken Cup is still possible before the end of the government's term in office.
His previous attempt to bring in a ban by 2020 was dropped after strong opposition from Transport and Sports Minister Leo Varadkar and Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan.
In an interview with The Sunday Business Post, White said that the ...
