ASH: Cigarettes now cheaper than UK

The zero increase in cigarette tax has left cigarettes here cheaper than in Britain, it was claimed tonight.

ASH: Cigarettes now cheaper than UK
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 19:03

The zero increase in cigarette tax has left cigarettes here cheaper than in Britain, it was claimed tonight.

Anti Smoking and Health (ASH) Ireland said it was bitterly disappointed that Minister for Finance Brian Cowen had rejected its proposal for a €2 increase in the price of a pack of 20 cigarettes.

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