Cigarettes up by 25c per pack of 20

Charlie McCreevy has said that the "goal of keeping inflation low sets a precendent on this occasion" in the area of on indirect taxation.

Charlie McCreevy has said that the "goal of keeping inflation low sets a precedent on this occasion" in the area of on indirect taxation.

Cigarettes are to rise by 25c on packs of 20 from midnight tonight, which should add an extra €43m to the Exchequer.