Healthcare costs up in smoke

Last year we are told that every taxpayer in Ireland is paying €3,313 each year as a result of alcohol abuse. 

Healthcare costs up in smoke
Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 01:00
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How much are we paying because of smoking-related illnesses? Perhaps Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath can enlighten us.

Mattie Lennon,

Kylebeg,

Lacken,

Blessington,

Co Wicklow

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