John Crown (Independent)

I understand and acknowledge that but I wish to take the opportunity to get the message to the Minister. The Minister of State and the Dáil still have the opportunity to make amendments and I call on the Minister of State to bring this to the Minister's attention.

This could be an important amendment and I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for indulging me in raising the matter somewhat out of order. Section 47 of the original Bill deals with the prohibition or restriction on smoking of tobacco products. The Minister may by regulation prohibit or restrict the smoking of tobacco products in certain cases. I believe the Minister could include a section 47(1)(h) following section 47(1)(g) which could specifically forbid smoking in vehicles. Then, if the Minister so wished, he could consider a section 47(1)(i) to prohibit smoking in any enclosed room in which children are present.