386. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will request a formal investigation by the EU Commission independent advisory panel on characterising flavours in tobacco products into the continued sale of menthol-style products in view of his comments that some tobacco companies are undermining the menthol cigarette ban that came into force in May 2020; if he will consider issuing a prohibition order on the products while the investigations by the HSE are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/20]

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386. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will request a formal investigation by the EU Commission independent advisory panel on characterising flavours in tobacco products into the continued sale of menthol-style products in view of his comments that some tobacco companies are undermining the menthol cigarette ban that came into force in May 2020; if he will consider issuing a prohibition order on the products while the investigations by the HSE are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/20]

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