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Littering could literally be halved if cigarette butts weren't thrown on the ground

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Littering could literally be halved if cigarette butts weren't thrown on the ground

Jul 12th 2019, 6:10 AM 12,795 Views 72 Comments

The 2018 National Litter Pollution Monitoring System Report has highlighted the extent of the problem

The workplace smoking ban didn't stop people smoking and the Celtic Tiger is to blame

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The workplace smoking ban didn't stop people smoking and the Celtic Tiger is to blame

May 3rd 2015, 7:30 AM 18,564 Views 38 Comments

Research by the ESRI found there was actually a larger decrease in smoking among non-workers.

How to get pregnant women to quit smoking? Pay them

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How to get pregnant women to quit smoking? Pay them

Jan 28th 2015, 2:33 PM 12,565 Views 60 Comments

More than 20% of the women offered vouchers kicked the habit, compared with 9% given normal NHS support alone.

Smokers urged seek support to kick the habit as new year begins

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Smokers urged seek support to kick the habit as new year begins

Jan 1st 2013, 7:45 AM 3,634 Views 30 Comments

One million people have successfully quit smoking in Ireland – and now the HSE is urging remaining smokers to kick the habit for good in 2013.

Study of one million women says giving up smoking can extend life for ten years

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Study of one million women says giving up smoking can extend life for ten years

Oct 27th 2012, 8:15 AM 4,203 Views 28 Comments

The study published in The Lancet found that the earlier women give up, the more likely they are to not to see their lifespan cut by a decade.

Quitting smoking? New campaign uses social media to encourage people to quit

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Quitting smoking? New campaign uses social media to encourage people to quit

Oct 8th 2012, 7:15 AM 6,159 Views 46 Comments

A map tracks the number of tweets sent across Ireland every week about quitting smoking – and asks people to support anyone trying to give up.

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