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Plain packaging for cigarettes approved by Oireachtas




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Laws for the plain packaging of cigarettes have been passed by the Oireachtas today. The new bill will be sent to President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law.

Children’s minister Dr. James Reilly has stated that these new laws will remove the last bastion that tobacco companies had to advertise and promote their products.

In addition, Mr. Reilly believes that the new plain packets, featuring graphic images of damage caused by tobacco,  will help to encourage smokers to quit.

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