Denis Naughten
Ceist:153 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children his plans to prohibit the sale of cigarettes by persons under 18 working in retail outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4859/02]
Written Answers. - Tobacco Sales.
Under existing legislation it is an offence for a person to sell a tobacco product by retail to persons under 18 years of age. I have no plans to prohibit the sale of cigarettes by persons under 18 working in retail outlets.