Heart Foundation: Govt 'duped by tobacco industry'

The Irish Heart Foundation has said that the Government has missed an opportunity with its 25 cent increase on tobacco in today's Budget.

Heart Foundation: Govt 'duped by tobacco industry'
Tue, 06 Dec, 2011 - 17:24

The Irish Heart Foundation has said that the Government has missed an opportunity with its 25 cent increase on tobacco in today's Budget.

A pack of 20 and other tobacco products will jump by 25 cent from midnight tonight.

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