James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 10:

In page 5, before section 4, to insert the following new section:

4.—Any approved signage regarding age restrictions on the sale of tobacco products, or any other matter, must be approved by the Department of Health and Children and must not carry the colour scheme of tobacco brands on the market.

I alluded to this earlier. This is a ploy of the manufacturers to subtly advertise their product. We can get around it without incurring any cost to the Exchequer or to the Department by insisting that the Department first approve all such signs and ensure the colour schemes of tobacco brands are not used in the signs so displayed. It is a fairly simple amendment and I cannot possibly imagine how the Government could have a problem with it, but I am always prepared to be surprised.

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