asked the Minister for Justice whether, in order to reduce the possibility of breaches of the law relating to the sale of cigarettes to minors, and to reduce the temptation and opportunities for young people commencing to smoke, he intends to take steps to ban the use of slot machines for the sale of cigarettes to the public.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sale of Cigarettes.
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I do not propose to introduce legislation on the lines suggested. If such legislation seemed desirable and justified for the protection of the health of children, it would be a matter primarily for the Minister for Health rather than for me to consider it.