Health Warnings.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2010

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Questions (41)

Richard Bruton

Question:

72 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children when legislation to introduce graphic images to cigarette packs will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10468/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Health and Children (Deputy Áine Brady)

Section 6 of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act, 2009 provides for regulations to facilitate the introduction of the combined text and photo warnings on tobacco products. These regulations are currently being drafted.

Question No. 73 answered with Question No. 63.

Question No. 74 answered with Question No. 52.