Cecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)

I congratulate all those who were involved in this week's massive seizure of illegal cigarettes in Greenore. I suggest that the House, which has examined the issue of drugs and contraband in the past, should recognise and celebrate massive successes of this nature. As a proportion of the overall activity of this nature that takes place, however, this week's seizure is a drop in the ocean. I commend those international authorities that were involved in this success. I ask the Leader to bring the thoughts of many people on this issue to the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. It was stated on "Prime Time Investigates" some months ago that the penalties and fines imposed by the courts on those who bring cigarettes into the country, and those who are legitimately in business but who sell illegal cigarettes, are insufficient. The programme showed cigarettes being smuggled through the airport. In congratulating those responsible for the tremendous work done to achieve what was achieved and in recognising the seizure is only a drop in the ocean, not only in terms of cigarettes but in terms of the overall drugs problem, it is important the Leader not only asks the Minister to be aware of the problem but also to respond to the House thereon.

Having raised the issue of alcohol labelling a number of times, I note the EU authorities have requested all member states to consider what legislation or regulation should be in place. Will the Leader ask the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Áine Brady, for an update on the current position? It links into the whole debate on alcohol that is currently taking place. It is very important because, if we do not know how many calories are in a drink or whether "light" means light in calories or light in alcohol, we are not informed as to how much alcohol we have consumed when getting into a car.