A ban on young people getting tattoos and body piercings is being proposed by Fianna Fáil. Fianna Fáil Public Health Spokesperson Mary Butler is tabling a bill which would prevent body artists from carrying out tattoos and intimate piercings, including to the tongue and breasts, on anyone under 18. The Bill also aims to strengthen health and safety regulation in the sector. “Under our bill practitioners are not allowed to carry out or arrange intimate piercings including to the tongue and breasts on anyone under 18. Despite the fact that tattoos have exploded in popularity over the past decade the Government has failed to keep pace and ensure strong health and safety standards.

Source: Evening echo November 15, 2018 22:30 UTC