The Journal·3 min read·medium
A generational smoking ban looks to be on the cards for Ireland - but will it work?
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Hannah Power
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The Irish government is considering a generational smoking ban that would permanently prohibit the sale of tobacco to young people born after a specific date. This policy aims to reduce national smoking rates to under 5% and aligns with similar legislative efforts in the UK.
A SMOKING BAN that permanently prohibits young people from buying cigarettes is being considered by the cabinet.
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