Tobacco Control Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 November 2012

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Ceisteanna (253)

John Halligan

Ceist:

253. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 49 of 24 October 2012, if any members of his Department or any Irish officials will be attending the COP5 fifth session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO framework Convention on Tobacco Control which is due to take place in Seoul on 12 to 17 November 2012; if so, if he will provide details of this delegation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50307/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Ireland played a significant role in drafting the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Treaty which was ratified by the State in November 2005. Ireland is fully committed to its implementation and has been an active participant in the Conference of Parties to the FCTC.

Mr Chris Fitzgerald from the Health Promotion Unit of my Department is attending the fifth Conference of the Parties in Korea. Mr Norman O'Grady from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners is also in attendance.