Léim ar aghaidh chuig an bpríomhábhar
Gnáthamharc

Tobacco Control.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2010

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Ceisteanna (166, 167, 168)

James Reilly

Ceist:

231 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the future of the Office of Tobacco Control; the person who will carry out the ongoing work of this office into the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5545/10]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Following the recommendations of both a Joint Oireachtas Committee and the Dioxin Review Group that the decision announced in the October 2008 Budget to merge the Office of Tobacco Control, the Food Safety Authority, and the Irish Medicines Board be reviewed and evaluated, I am currently considering the matter and will consult with my colleagues in Government in this regard.

James Reilly

Ceist:

232 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs on sale here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5565/10]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The introduction of pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs on sale here is provided for under Section 6 of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act, 2009. Regulations to facilitate the introduction of the new pictorial warnings are being drafted. The date for the introduction of the new warnings will be determined following consultation with the relevant stakeholders.

James Reilly

Ceist:

233 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a ban on smoking in cars when there are children present, as proposed by a number of health non-governmental organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5566/10]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Exposure to cigarette smoke is particularly dangerous in enclosed spaces such as cars, and parents and others with responsibility for the welfare of children have a particular responsibility to ensure that such exposure does not take place. My Department is currently reviewing the measures that have been undertaken in other countries. While there are currently no proposals to introduce a ban on smoking in cars where there are children present, the matter will be kept under review.

Barr
Roinn