John McGuinness
Ceist:286 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department will consider providing funds to undertake a comprehensive study and research into the dangers of smoking, its effect on individuals' health, the dangers related to passive smoking and the health risks involved; if he will consider supporting a legal action against major tobacco companies similar to that taken by some states in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11902/98]