Feargal Quinn (Independent)

Yesterday I raised the subject of selling tobacco to under age persons. As soon as I returned to my office, I discovered an e-mail from the company to which I had referred which stated that in regard to the price of cigarettes, there was clearly no control on under age selling. The company claims to be selling tobacco into Ireland legally at a lower price. I do not know how to handle this. However, we must draw to the Minister's attention that it is something about which we must do something right away. We do not need a debate but must see what we can do. It is outrageous that we can pass laws to protect health, particularly the health of young people, and that it is possible to override them from outside the State.