Minister Sean Power's Address at RIFTFS Launch
Minister Sean Power, Chairman of RIFTFS, and Guests Good
morning. I am delighted to be here this morning to say a few words
on behalf of our Chairman, Dr Michael Boland, the Board Members and
staff of the Office of Tobacco Control. Let me begin by extending
on behalf of Dr. Boland his apologies, as he would have wished to
be here but for a prior engagement, which he had to attend. Dr.
Boland would like me to convey his very best wishes to RIFTFS for
today's event and every success for the future with their research
work.
The Office of Tobacco Control recognised that research would be
fundamental to the Office's role as the national statutory body
with responsibility for advising the Minister for Health and
Children and the Government on tobacco control policies and
strategies.