287 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she or officials of her Department have met with representatives of the tobacco industry to discuss budget 2011 or legislation affecting supply and sale of tobacco products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39021/10]

My Officials last met with representatives of the tobacco industry in July 2008 to discuss the introduction of bilingual health warnings on tobacco products placed on the market from 1 October 2008. No further meetings have taken place.