Kenny’s talks with tobacco lobby criticised

The Taoiseach has been accused of jeopardising new EU tobacco laws by holding secret talks with industry representatives.

Kenny’s talks with tobacco lobby criticised

The highly controversial legislation — which has already seen the forced resignation of a European Commissioner and led to investigations by EU fraud body Olaf — is at a very sensitive stage.

Ireland, which holds the EU Council presidency, has a pivotal role to play to get member states to agree their position on the legislation.

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