Mary Upton
Ceist:28 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when it is expected that the draft regulations from the Health and Safety Authority to amend the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, to provide improved protection for employees against environmental tobacco smoke, will be published; the steps being taken to ensure consistency between these regulations and the regulations from the Department of Health and Children; the role the Health and Safety Authority will play in monitoring and enforcing regulations regarding workplace smoking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24500/03]