# War on Tobacco

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Ireland has just passed laws to introduce plain packs, but when will they be in the shops?

The government expects a legal challenge to legislation passed by the Oireachtas today.

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Mar 3rd 2015, 6:11 PM

Big Tobacco is threatening James Reilly but plain packs 'will be in shops by May 2017'

Minister James Reilly said he “must drive forward” the legislation.

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Feb 17th 2015, 7:38 PM

James Reilly wants cigarettes to cost €1 each

The Health Minster says he would like to see a situation where cigarettes are a euro each.

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Jul 3rd 2014, 2:00 PM

'Hands off our children, you're not getting them': Fine Gael debates smoking and e-cigarettes

There were plenty of strong words for tobacco companies on the opening night of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Dublin.

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Feb 28th 2014, 10:16 PM