Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
1115. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health his plans to hold a public consultation on the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes; when this consultation will begin; if the drafting of the legislation will commence after the consultation has been completed and submissions assessed by his officials; if these submissions will be published online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35134/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the Regulatory Impact Assessment Guidelines (RIA) published by the Department of the Taoiseach, my Department will be undertaking a regulatory impact analysis on the proposed legislation for the introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products. Consultation with all relevant stakeholders is an integral part of the RIA process, which will also consider the costs, benefits and impacts of this proposal.
My Department is currently establishing a high level implementation group to oversee the implementation of a project plan in relation to the introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products.
