Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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251. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the forthcoming public health (standardised packaging of tobacco) Bill. [54684/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, Government approval was received on 19 November 2013 for the publication of the General Scheme of a new Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013 and to proceed with the drafting of the legislation based on this General Scheme. It is proposed that all tobacco products will have to comply with this legislation.

In relation to the reference in the correspondence to public hearings due to be held by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, I would recommend that contact be made directly with the Committee to further the correspondent's request.