ON behalf of the Irish Cancer Society, I acknowledge and welcome the support that the Taoiseach has publicly indicated for Minister Martin’s proposed ban on smoking in the workplace and his indication that there would be no compromise on the draft legislation.

ASH Ireland is concerned about reports indicating that the Office of Tobacco Control will be absorbed back into the Department of Health and Children as part of the restructuring of the health services.

IN THE post-Budget debate, many commentators have expressed surprise that the Minister for Finance did not use the opportunity to increase the price of tobacco products