Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to further restrict smoking here; her views on the proposal to ban smoking in cars which are carrying children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6997/10]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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There are no proposals to extend the smoke free at work initiative to other areas. It should be noted however that we are further advanced than any other EU Member State, having already introduced a broad range of tobacco control measures including the removal of all display and advertising in retail outlets, restrictions on the operation of self service vending machines and the requirement for all retailers who sell tobacco products to register with the Office of Tobacco Control. Exposure to cigarette smoke is particularly dangerous in enclosed spaces, such as cars, and parents and others with responsibility for the welfare of children have a particular responsibility to ensure that such exposure does not take place.While there are currently no proposals to introduce a ban on smoking in cars where there are children present, the matter will be kept under review.