Hiqa launches analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland

The watchdog said affordability plays a key role in the number of people who take up smoking and continue to smoke. FIle picture: PA

The watchdog said affordability plays a key role in the number of people who take up smoking and continue to smoke. FIle picture: PA

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 - 12:15
Imasha Costa

Hiqa has started work on an analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland.

The watchdog said affordability plays a key role in the number of people who take up smoking and continue to smoke.

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