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[Ireland] Dentists want key role in tobacco strategy

The HSE is being urged to give dentists a key role in the development of its tobacco control strategy. According to the Irish Dental Association (IDA), while many people are aware of the dangers of smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer, they are
IrishHealth.com (ie)
added Apr 19, 2013 19:07
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Launch of Healthy Ireland- A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013 - 2025

Healthy Ireland, a new government framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Ireland over the coming generation was launched today (28 March 2013). Healthy Irelandsets out a wide framework of actions that will be underta
Department of Health and Children (ie)
added Apr 4, 2013 09:59
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[Ireland] Minister moves on plain cig packaging

Health Minister James Reilly has said he will bring a memorandum to Government shortly to provide for the introduction of plain packaging on tobacco products. The Minister said under the proposal, cigarette packets would no longer have branded logos on
IrishHealth.com (ie)
added Apr 2, 2013 09:01
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[Ireland] Smoking linked with cervical pre-cancer

Catherine Reilly spoke with TCD’s Dr Cara Martin about new joint research from teams at Trinity College Dublin and the Coombe, which has shown that women who smoke are at greater risk of HPV infection.
Irish Medical Times (ie)
added Mar 27, 2013 10:02
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[Europe, Ireland] Tobacco firms 'must accept damage'

EU tobacco-producing countries must accept damage to their industry in the drive to stop people smoking, Minister for Health James Reilly has said. Ireland had prioritised a plan to ban flavoured tobacco and stylish cigarette packaging
Irish Times (ie)
added Mar 6, 2013 07:07
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[Ireland] EDITORIAL: New weapon unleashed in war against smoking

It is encouraging that the authorities are not resting upon their laurels and today's action is welcome. But one wonders how effective the new campaign might be in targeting this young vulnerable female group.
Irish Independent (ie)
added Feb 2, 2013 18:14
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[Ireland] Graphic images on cigarette packets 'will not make any difference'

John Mallon of Forest Éireann said that the images are a waste of time. "You'd have to expect that the purpose of them is some sort of revulsion therapy to scare smokers away from away from buying cigarettes," he said.
Irish Examiner (ie)
added Feb 1, 2013 16:27
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[Ireland] Urgent need to tackle smoking among poor

The State is losing the war against smoking and needs to radically rethink its approach, the incoming chairman of the Irish Cancer Society has warned.
Irish Times (ie)
added Jan 21, 2013 12:37
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[Ireland] Ban on smoking in cars carrying children

Under the draft legislation, to be completed by the end of this month, passengers as well as drivers face fines of €3,000 for smoking in a commercial or private vehicle with children. The health initiative, originally proposed by senators, is expected to
Irish Examiner (ie)
added Jan 12, 2013 12:18
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[Ireland] Government losing €1.5 million per day to illegal tobacco market

The Irish Tobacco Manufacturers Advisory Committee said criminals will make over €230 million this year from illegal tobacco in Ireland.
The Journal.ie (ie)
added Dec 4, 2012 06:23
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