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The price of a packet of cigarettes is going up by 50 cent
It’s the fifth Budget in a row to see the price increase by that amount.
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It’s the fifth Budget in a row to see the price increase by that amount.
That’s what the the Irish Cancer Society is calling for.
Two searches were carried out on Friday.
Finian McGrath believes that smokers are soft targets.
South Korea wants to bring in an 80 per cent hike, and James Reilly has said a pack of 20 should cost €20. What do you think?
The 30-year-old appeared in court today after more than 16,000 cigarettes were found in his luggage.
28 reports released yesterday revealed the shocking extent of the BBC presenter’s abuse in the UK.
Michael Noonan’s been advised that the shock-and-awe tactic might have some other effects on smokers’ behaviour.
About 29.3 million adults across the 27 countries have tried e-cigarettes.
If you give up drink, cigarettes, fast food, coffee and sweets you could save around €550.
In a separate development, a Lithuanian national was detained with over 12,000 cigarettes and hit with a two week jail sentence.
Under a provision of the Finance Bill published today, authorities will be allowed to search “any bag or receptacle” that they reasonably believe contains an illegally smuggled tobacco product.
The new packs – which include graphic images of health problems that could be caused by smoking – are expected to be brought in next year.
The Health Minister says that he does not like the idea that the smokeless cigarettes are being promoted and sold on planes.
During his time as Taoiseach, Charles Haughey moved to change the culture of smoking in Ireland.
The average fine for cigarette smuggling last year was less than €2,000, according to Revenue figures.