Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
737. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if his Department has carried out a regulatory impact analysis on the proposed Public Health Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Bill 2013; the persons involved in this analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55202/13]
View answerIn line with the Regulatory Impact Assessment Guidelines (RIA) published by the Department of the Taoiseach, my Department is undertaking a Regulatory Impact Analysis on the proposed legislation for the introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products. Consultation with relevant stakeholders is an integral part of the RIA process, which will consider the costs, benefits and impacts of the proposals. Arrangements are being made in relation to consulting with the key stakeholders in this regard.
