Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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We have all been walking down the street and the next minute been covered in a cloud when someone just blows. That is certainly an irritant for me, regardless of the side effects.

In the past, producers of tobacco products promoted the idea that they were cool, sexy or whatever. Is there any evidence that the products we are discussing are being pushed in that way? There was much emphasis on cartoon figures. We use all sorts of things for marketing, such as particular colours or images. Adults look at cartoons, and there is all sorts of other stuff as well. Is there evidence that the market is being pushed in that direction or is it just an alternative that is more acceptable and it is easier to come off tobacco products by trying this?