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[Ireland] Cigarette package images designed to shock smokers

Images of diseased lungs and rotting teeth printed on cigarette packets since yesterday have been described by a smokers’ lobby group as “a waste of time”. Forest Éireann spokesman John Mallon said the images, part of a Department of Health campaign to
Irish Times (ie)
added Feb 4, 2013 22:34
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[Ireland] Fitzgerald: Smoking car ban 'draconian, but makes sense'

The Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald says plans to ban smoking in cars carrying children may sound draconian but make sense. Minister Fitzgerald made the comments as new cigarette packets are rolled out in Ireland containing graphic images of th
Kildare Nationalist (ie)
added Feb 3, 2013 03:13
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[Europe, Ireland] MEP's will resist lobbying and will fight for strong EU tobacco law

Nessa Childers, Labour MEP, today welcomed that the European Commission finally proposed the long-awaited tobacco directive, but warned of the massive industry lobbying against the law.
Irish Labour Party (ie)
added Dec 20, 2012 01:25
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[Ireland] Hi-tech, safe 'cigarette' may soon be up in smoke

Dowling organised Vapefest Ireland, a meet-up for vapers held in Abbeyleix in September. Three hundred attended and Dowling hopes it will go annual. "I can’t stand the smell of being around smokers, my stomach turns," says Dowling. Celebrities are vapin
Irish Examiner (ie)
added Nov 1, 2012 18:11
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[Ireland] One in three cigarettes in city is illegal

ONE in three cigarettes sold in Dublin is illegal. And tobacco manufacturers claim Ireland's "paltry fines" and the ease with which illegal cigarettes are sold here is making Ireland a target for international crime gangs.
Evening Herald (ie)
added Sep 16, 2012 13:26
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[Australia, Ireland] Coalition urged to follow tobacco brand ban

ICS head of advocacy and communicationsKathleen O’Meara, said the society would be writing to Minister for Health James Reilly seeking a meeting with him on the issue of plain packaging. "We know that Minister Reilly is very committed to the battle aga
Irish Examiner (ie)
added Aug 16, 2012 02:00
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[Ireland] 67 million illegal cigs seized here in the last 8 months

ILLEGAL cigarettes help Ireland’s most vicious crime gangs rake in more than €25million every year.
Irish Sun (ie)
added Aug 12, 2012 16:30
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[Ireland] Government approves law to ban smoking in cars with children

Minister for Health James Reilly was given the green light to draw up amendments to a Seanad Private Members Bill on the issue.
Insideireland.ie (uk)
added Jun 27, 2012 15:58
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[Europe] The EU's most expensive place for cigarettes and alcohol last year? Ireland

Ireland's alcohol and tobacco prices came out at 163 per cent of the EU average, while prices in this category were cheapest in Hungary (at 63 per cent of the average).
The Journal.ie (ie)
added Jun 23, 2012 21:15
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[Ireland] Republic to introduce plain cigarettes packs

Ireland is set to become the second country in the world to introduce plain pack cigarettes, it emerged today. The country’s Health Minister announced Government approval for his controversial plans to force tobacco companies to use generic packaging, w
The News Letter (uk)
added May 28, 2013 12:24
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