Organisation: Imperial Tobacco Group

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Cigarette sales back on the rise despite ban

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Ann Cahill, Europe Correspondent

Thu, 05 May, 2005

90 jobs up in smoke as cigarette factory closes

JUST nine months after the smoking ban was introduced, Imperial Tobacco yesterday announced the closure of its cigarette factory in Dublin with the loss of 90 jobs.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2004

Government hypocrisy on tobacco stance

THE Government, in its determination to introduce a ban on smoking in bars and other public places, should ensure that it cannot be accused of double standards.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003

Hypocrisy is an insult to the people

Before embarking on his crusade to ban smoking in the workplace and public houses, Minister for Health Micheál Martin should have checked to make sure that the Government’s house was in order.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003

Revealed: State’s €17m shares in tobacco firms

THE Government owns €17 million worth of shares in cigarette manufacturing companies.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003