Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014
889. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which electronic smoking in lieu of cigarette smoking is permitted or prohibited in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23026/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive has recently announced that the use of e-cigarettes will no longer be permitted in any of its facilities or campuses. As the implementation of this is a matter for the HSE, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
