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Tobacco Control Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Ceisteanna (523)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans if any to address legislation that permits the sale of menthol cigarettes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22212/22]

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Menthol cigarettes were prohibited in Ireland from 20 May 2020.  The prohibition is contained in the EU (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016. The Regulations transposed the 2014 EU Tobacco Products Directive into Irish law.

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