Ireland sees biggest drop in smoking levels in EU

Ireland has the fourth-lowest smoking rate in the EU, according to the findings of a major EU survey on tobacco consumption across Europe.

Just 21% of Irish people surveyed said they currently smoke, with only Sweden, Finland, and Malta having lower smoking rates.

Ireland also recorded the biggest decrease in smoking levels of all 28 EU countries since 2012, with the rate down 8% since a similar survey was conducted three years ago.