Court to examine legality of cigarette sale inspections

The High Court has reportedly been asked to consider whether health authorities are acting illegally by using minors to catch retailers who sell cigarettes to under-18s.

Court to examine legality of cigarette sale inspections

The High Court has reportedly been asked to consider whether health authorities are acting illegally by using minors to catch retailers who sell cigarettes to under-18s.

Reports this morning said a District Court judge in Sligo had referred the matter to the High Court after acquitting a shop owner and sales assistant who sold cigarettes to a 14-year-old girl.

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