Written answers

Monday, 11 September 2017

Photo of Kate O'ConnellKate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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958. To ask the Minister for Health if inspections are now taking place with respect to compliance of S.I. 271 of 2016 in view of the fact that the sell-through period deadline for vaping products and e-liquids as set out in same expired on 20 May 2017; if his Department and the Health Service Executive, HSE, have provided training to the environmental health officers that carry out inspections; if the HSE plans to produce an annual compliance report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37421/17]

Photo of Catherine ByrneCatherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Compliance with SI 271 of 2016 European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and related products) Regulations 2016 is a matter for the HSE as the Enforcement Authority for the Regulations. I have forwarded your question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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