Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Again, I fully acknowledge the points made by the Deputy. It is fair to say – I speak objectively – that the HSA is quite fastidious in terms of how it approaches matters such as this one. The Government is happy to allow the HSA to continue to work with the National Poisons Information Centre to monitor and review progress on the voluntary product stewardship programme. If further measures are necessary there is potential for the backup of potential REACH-type legislation at EU level on the matter. I again thank the Deputy for raising the matter.

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