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National Tobacco Control Office (NTCO)
Institution
Section overview
Description
Our Functions
To advise the Minister for Health and Children, and assist him or her in the implementation of policies and objectives of the Government, on the control and regulation of tobacco products generally
To consult with relevant national and international bodies on developments in tobacco control
To advise the Minister on any further actions that should be taken to reduce or eliminate smoking or its effects
Organise research and disseminate the results
Coordinate a national inspection programme in cooperation with the health boards
To advise the Minister as required on the manufacturing and marketing activities of the tobacco industry
To perform such other functions as the Minister may assign to the Office from time to time
In addition the Office of Tobacco Control will perform certain specific functions such as the maintenance of a register of retail premises and conduct compliance testing on tobacco products.
Activities
- Research Support
Involved in research projects
Contact
National Tobacco Control Office
(NTCO)
Millennium Park
Naas, County Kildare
Ireland
Ireland
Phone: +353 45 988 204
Email: info.ntco(@)hse.ie