Group urges Govt to impose €1 rise on packet of cigarettes

Ash Ireland is seeking an increase of €1 on a packet of 20 cigarettes in the budget.

Group urges Govt to impose €1 rise on packet of cigarettes

Ash Ireland is seeking an increase of €1 on a packet of 20 cigarettes in the budget.

The group said the Government could generate €100m for the economy by putting 50 cent on a packet of 20.

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