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30/September/2011
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ASH IRELAND SURPRISED AND DISAPPOINTED THAT WESTLIFE ARE TO PERFORM AT TOBACCO INDUSTRY SPONSORED CONCERT
29/September/2011

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ASH Ireland calls for ban on smoking in cars transporting children
31/May/2011

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ASH Ireland concerned about illegal promotions
20/August/2010
tobacco industry accused of illegal promtion of cigarettes in Ireland

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ASH Ireland Response to Budget December 2010
07/December/2010
ASH Ireland Response to Budget December 2010

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illegal tobacco seizures can mean failure
27/July/2010
ASH Ireland concerned about levels of smuggled tobacco in the Irish market

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ASH Ireland calls for tobacco litter penalty
31/May/2010
50% of our street litter is tobacco related. ASH ireland believes the tobacco industry should be penalised for this.

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First National Seminar on Taxation, Health and Tobacco
12/June/2007
The main focus of the seminar was on the possibility of removing tobacco products from our consumer price index (CPI)

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ASH Ireland concerned that EU Court of Justice Ruling finds fixing a minimum price on tobacco is infringing EU law
04/March/2010
Irish legislation which fixes a minimum price on tobacco, was today ruled as infringing EU law and ASH Ireland is extremely concerned on this ruling.

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ASH Ireland welcome the work of Customs Officers in seizing illegally imported cigarettes
23/February/2010
A large quantity of illegally imported cigarettes was seized by customs in Co. Louth today.

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ASH Ireland re-launch campaign to To Ban Smoking in Cars Transporting Children Under 16 Years
16/February/2010
ASH Ireland first launched this campaign in 2008- passive smoke is a cancer-causing carcinogen and children are exposed to this and other toxic substances when travelling in cars where there is smoking-our legislators must protect them.

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ASH Ireland disappointed with no increase in price of tobacco
09/December/2009
ASH Ireland is very disappointed that there is no increase in price of tobacco in the budget, but welcomes an indication from the Minister that he will be tackling the tobacco smuggling epidemic.

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ASH Ireland concerned about levels of tobacco smuggling
02/November/2009
It is vitally important that the government increase the capacity to tackle tobacco smuggling-from the health perspective, the availability of cheap tobacco increases smoking prevalence

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ASH Ireland worried about consequences of European Court of Justice development
23/October/2009
ASH Ireland is aware of the European Court of Justice announcement, which has raised serious issues around the fixed price applied to tobacco

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ASH Ireland surprised the tobacco industry and retailer commenced court action
05/October/2009
Tobacco advertising is about sales and profit- ASH Ireland is surprised at the attempt to overturn the ban on tobacco advertising in retail outlets by the tobacco industry and one retail outlet.

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ASH Ireland surprised Richard Burrows takes Tobacco Post
19/August/2009
ASH Ireland is surprised that Mr Richard Burrows an esteemed figure in Irish sport, has taken Tobacco Post

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ASH Ireland welcomes introduction of legislation banning tobacco advertising in retail outlets
30/June/2009
The introduction of legislation from 1st July 2009 banning tobacco advertising and promotion in retail outlets is welcomed by ASH Ireland, it is another first for Ireland in the fight against tobacco.

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ASH Ireland very disappointed with the 25cents Tobacco Price Increase
07/April/2009
ASH Ireland is very disappointed with the 25cents increase in the price of tobacco announced in today's budget.

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ASH Ireland Concerned that Smugglers are Forcing Decisions on Health Policy
27/March/2009
The smuggling issue is a world wide problem which occurs regardless of the price of cigarettes.

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ASH Ireland seek 10% price reduction in price of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
11/March/2009
ASH Ireland has contacted the main pharmaceutical companies who manufacture and supply nicotine replacement products, asking them to reduce price by 10%

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ASH Ireland briefs politicians on banning 'Smoking in Cars Transporting Children Under 16'
24/February/2009
ASH Ireland is keen to have this health initiative of banning 'Smoking in Cars Transporting Children Under 16' implemented.

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ASH Ireland disappointed 'Car Smoking Ban' has not been introduced
28/December/2008
ASH Ireland disappointed a number of issues made little progress in 2008, such as the removal of tobacco from the CPI, and that the 'Car Smoking Ban' has not been introduced.

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ASH Ireland welcomes 50c increase but describes it an opportunity missed
14/October/2008
ASH Ireland welcomes the 50cents increase on pack of 20 cigarettes as announced in todays budget.

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ASH Ireland Welcomes Removal of Point of Sale Advertising and Promotion
09/July/2008
'Point of Sale' advertising and promotion of tobacco products to be removed from all our retail outlets from 1st July 2009

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ASH Response to Office Tobacco Control Annual Report
12/May/2008
ASH Ireland is concerned as the report shows very high levels of non-compliance by retailers and others in regard to sale of tobacco to minors

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Slan Survey Findings of Major Concern to ASH Ireland
29/April/2008
Slan Survey shows our national smoking prevalence has increased by several percentage points from the previous Slan Survey.

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ASH Ireland Campaign Supported by Canadian Research
26/March/2008
Canadian Research strongly supports ASH Irelands recent campaign to ban smoking in cars transporting children under 16yrs

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ASH Ireland launches campaign to BAN Smoking in Cars Transporting Children
28/January/2008
ASH Ireland today launched a campaign to BAN smoking in cars transporting children under 16 years of age

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Kerry pupils win ASH Ireland prize at BT Young Scientists Exhibition
14/January/2008
ASH Ireland congratulate Jerry Moran, Aoife Musgrave and Donie O'Sullivan from Colaiste na Sceilge, Caherciveen Co.Kerry on their winnin project: 'An investigation into a possible link between smoking and the inability to taste PTC'

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ASH WARNS AGAINST COMPLACENCY
28/December/2007
ASH Ireland warns against complacency in the battle against smoking and nicotine addiction

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ASH Ireland very disappointed with 30c Budget increase in tobacco
05/December/2007
ASH Ireland is very disappointed with the 30c increase in price of tobacco announced in todays budget statement for 2008.

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Study shows Display of Cigarette Packs in Harmful
22/November/2007
The Australian study confirms fears of harmful effects by publicly displaying tobacco products

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Ban on 10 pack cigarettes Welcomed by ASH Ireland
31/May/2007
From today 31st May the sale of 10 packs of cigarettes, and confectionary cigarettes are banned

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ASH IRELAND WANT LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
05/October/2007
ASH Ireland want the Government to urgently introduce measures in Tobacco Act, 2002, 2004

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ASH Ireland call for Smoking Ban in Motor Vehicles
20/February/2007
ASH Ireland today called on the government to introduce a smoking ban in all motor vehicles.

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ASH Ireland Welcomes Legal Settlement on Tobacco Legislation
31/January/2007
Government can now proceed and implement all health legislation particular banning 'point of sale' tobacco advertising

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