Person: Valerie Coghlan

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iPad is no substitute for vital focus on reading

Children’s Books Ireland (CBI), the national organisation for the promotion of children’s books and reading, is deeply concerned about recent comments by the Minister for Finance regarding the desirability of iPads for every child over the age of five.

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Now recall tobacco

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State investment in tobacco is incredible

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Smoking ban comes into effect

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Ban won’t stub out sales of cigarettes, say firms

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ASH calls for RTÉ vigilance on F1 tobacco ads

Critics attack Budget

Lobby groups and political parties were quick to criticise the Budget yesterday, claiming it had failed to provide for those in most need of financial assistance.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2003

Predictions on job losses ridiculous

I HAVE noted with interest the speculative economic arguments being presented by the Hospitality Alliance in the past week.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2003

Cigarette quitting rate up in smoke

NINE out of every 10 people who try to give up cigarettes fail within a year, a survey has revealed.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2003

Government’s answer is insult to victims of crime

FINANCE Minister Charlie McCreevy’s tax increases on cigarettes and alcopops were criticised last night for not going far enough.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2002