Cancer Society demands €1 hike in price of cigarettes

The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the Government to increase the price of a packet of cigarettes by €1.

It says that the revenue from the price hike could then be put towards tackling the problem of tobacco smuggling.

The Society claims that one in five cigarettes smoked in Ireland are illegal.

Head of advocacy with the Irish Cancer Society Kathleen O' Meara says the Government have to take action to address the problem.