TD calls for minister and HSE to 'get serious' about a total ban on smoking

Cork North Central TD Colm Burke pointed out that on top of death and disease, smoking comes at a high cost to families. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA

A generational smoking ban should be considered as the number of people giving up cigarettes has plateaued, with 13% of adults still smoking on a daily basis.

Today marks World No Tobacco Day, with concerns raised around the negative impact the habit has on smokers, their families and the health service.