Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 May 2013
73. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if he has met with the tobacco industry or lobbyists on its behalf in 2013; the persons present at these meetings; the matters that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26050/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI met with representatives of the Irish Tobacco Manufacturers Advisory Committee (ITMAC) in 2013. This meeting was attended by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice and Equality on matters concerning the revision to the EU Tobacco Products Directive as well as tobacco smuggling and the illicit tobacco market. I was accompanied at the meeting by one of my advisors.
