Government hypocrisy on tobacco stance

THE Government, in its determination to introduce a ban on smoking in bars and other public places, should ensure that it cannot be accused of double standards.

Government hypocrisy on tobacco stance
Sat, 30 Aug, 2003 - 01:00

As part of the National Pension Reserve Fund, the Government has close on €17m invested in tobacco companies. This breaks down as follows:

Philip Morris €10,576,100

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