Campaign underway for 50c hike in cigarette costs

The campaign to introduce a 50c levy on a pack of 20 cigarettes on Budget day is gathering momentum.

Campaign underway for 50c hike in cigarette costs

The campaign to introduce a 50c levy on a pack of 20 cigarettes on Budget day is gathering momentum.

The Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Heart Foundation are using their pre-Budget submissions to highlight that the move would generate €85m for the Exchequer.

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