Tobacco Control Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Ceisteanna (371)

Terence Flanagan

Ceist:

371. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 107 to 110, inclusive, of 9 October 2014, if her Department has been consulted by the Department of Health on the issues raised in the detailed opinions submitted by the EU member states; if her Department will have input into the preparation of the Department of Health response to the European Commission; if her Department shares any of the concerns raised by the EU member states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48024/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I can inform the Deputy that my Department was consulted with regard to the development of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill, 2014 and the issues arising in that context.

With regard to the detailed opinions referred to by the Deputy I understand that these remain under consideration by officials in the Department of Health and that a response to the European Commission is to be drafted in consultation with relevant Government Departments. I can confirm that my Department has been consulted and I can advise the Deputy that my Department remains available in this regard