News
Cigarette-vending machines to be outlawed and under-18s to be
banned from selling cigarettes
11TH DECEMBER 2014
The Department of Health is calling on members of
the public to share their views on tobacco consumption and take
part in a consultation process which aims to achieve a "tobacco
free society" by 2025.
The Department has commenced its 2014 public
consultation on the sale of tobacco products and non-medicinal
nicotine delivery systems (NMNDS), including e-cigarettes, as part
of the Republic's policy on tobacco control.
Businesses and the public have until mid-January to give their
views on the plans, which is contained in the Department of Health
consultation document. The most controversial part would see around
7,000 cigarette-vending machines put out of business. The final
proposals, which will be drafted into legislation by next June,
cover both regular products and e-cigarettes, which under-18s will
also be banned from selling or using.
Read the full
article in the Independent
Read the consultation press release from the
Department of Health
Trinity College Researchers find Increased Risk of TB for
Smokers
14TH NOVEMBER 2014
After studying patients, both smokers and non-smokers at the
bronchoscopy suite at St James's Hospital, the researchers found
weakened white blood cells in the smokers' lungs. When subjected to
TB, these cells should have fought back against the bacteria, but
instead malfunctioned.
Read the full article in
The Journal
International Study shows Increase in Support for Plain
Packaging
2ND DECEMBER 2014
The Irish Government has approved the publication of
plain packaging legislation, but a new study of Australian
attitudes towards plain packaging has shown that support for the
policy increased significantly after it was
implemented.
The study also reports that opposition to the plain packs mainly
came from heavy smokers and those who underestimated the risks, and
support was also associated with higher levels of quitting
activity.
Read the full article in the
Independent
