Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with regard to advertising. There are not many instances around the country but I can think of one in my county where there is antique tobacco advertising. In many places, it is replicated signage that people put up for a nostalgic look in a shop. I know one shop in Clare where the signage is authentic and dates back to the 1920s or 1930s. It would be no harm in some scenarios to have old tobacco signage. It is in many pubs as well and harks back to a different era. It is about nostalgia and creating a historical context. There needs to be a hands-off approach to that. There is a building across from Limerick train station I come near to every day I get the train that has old tobacco signage. That needs to be exempt from this if it is historic. As for all forms of modern advertising - no way. That is aimed at selling a product. This is aimed at historical preservation of the old enamelled signage.

I did not choose to be scruffy this morning; I am doing Movember. I wanted to mention that while Ms Power and the Irish Cancer Society were here. I am a reluctant participant in Movember because I do not have a face that goes well with stubble and the rough look, but a good childhood friend of mine passed away at the start of this month from cancer. Far too many males are still passing from cancer. There are far too many people passing away from cancer, but one in eight men get prostate cancer. We are talking about lung cancer this morning. There are so many forms of cancer. It is a small gesture to not take the razor and it saves me a few minutes every morning. I want to highlight the fact that Movember is happening. A few Deputies have the permanent beard and mustache but a few of us are doing it temporarily for this month to raise funds and awareness of male cancer and male health overall. I thank the witnesses.