Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----so that they will become addicted at a very young age. The Minister is promising legislation to curb further the negative impact of tobacco on young people in particular. This is an addiction which kills thousands of people. We are also promised legislation on lobbying and lobbyists. The history of the tobacco industry reflects and reveals one of the worst examples of behind-the-scenes lobbying of governments across Europe and the world. It has had a devastating impact on the lives of children and people across countries and continues to do so. I would like to know why the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Justice and Equality-----

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