I understand the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill was to have been published by the end of last year. It has not been published. Pre-legislative scrutiny was completed in July. Latest figures show an increase in the use of tobacco products. There is also a need for an urgent regulation of the use of nicotine products. When is the Bill expected to be published and what is the timeline for its passage through both Houses of the Oireachtas?

I am informed that drafting is ongoing. I am afraid I do not have a definitive timeline for legislation yet but we hope to make meaningful progress on it in this calendar year.

I thank the Taoiseach and all the Members. I think it is the first time we have ever completed Questions on Policy or Legislation within the allocated time.