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GUIDE: Top 5 biggest myths about giving up smoking

New estimates from the World Cancer Research Fund have highlighted the lifestyle factors responsible for around 155,000 cases of cancer each year. The organisation believes that eating healthily, being active, maintaining a healthy weight and ...

27 Sept 2022 at 17:12

National News

Northern Ireland introduces new law banning smoking in cars with children present

New laws which ban smoking in vehicles where children are present have been introduced in Northern Ireland. It brings the law into line with other regions of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I am ...

01 Feb 2022 at 18:16

National News

HSE considering ban on sale of tobacco in order to eliminate smoking

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is reportedly considering a ban on the sale of tobacco in order to eliminate smoking in Ireland. According to The Irish Times, a complete ban on the sale of tobacco, as well as a reduction in the ...

30 Dec 2021 at 14:29

Increase in seizures of illicit tobacco points to lucrative black market for organised crime gangs

National News

Retailers feel impact of record year for large-scale tobacco smuggling

A significant spike in major seizures of cigarette and tobacco products in 2021, suggests that the black market being exploited by crime gangs is more lucrative than ever. That’s according to Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS) ...

29 Dec 2021 at 12:10

National News

10% of people under 35 have attempted to take their own life – survey

Some 10% of people under the age of 35 have attempted to take their own life, a new Healthy Ireland survey has found. This is compared with less than 1% of those aged 65 or older having attempted suicide. The survey, which ...

05 Dec 2022 at 17:11

National News

Watch: the importance having a working smoke alarm as phone charger goes on fire

Simple household items such as phone chargers or hair straighteners could lead to a potentially devastating house fire. As part of national fire safety week, advice has been issued to homeowners on how to avoid a ...

06 Oct 2021 at 13:35

National News

Tanaiste in favour of ban on disposable vapes

The Tanaiste said he would like to see a ban on disposable vapes in a bid to crack down on the sector. Micheal Martin made the comments after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out plans to get rid of ...

29 Jan 2024 at 16:38

National News

Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to one euro

A single cigarette could cost one euro by 2025 if the Government adopts pre-Budget recommendations from a healthcare charity. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) said it was proposing the price increases ...

01 Oct 2023 at 11:00

National News

Rise in smoking age and disposable vapes ban considered by Government

The Health Minister wants to raise the minimum age for smoking to 21. Stephen Donnelly said the Government is also looking at a range of legislative measures “to come down hard” on vaping. He made ...

28 Mar 2024 at 17:53

National News

Smoker of 40 years finally quits, but you may be surprised how they did it

03 Jan 2024 at 11:53

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: The surprising foods that could make you quit smoking for good

With the nearing of summer inspiring fitness journeys, many will be attempting to implement healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking. However, as the weather warms up, and people ...

08 May 2024 at 11:06

National News

Ireland to raise smoking age to 21 under Government plan

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the purchase of cigarettes to 21, according to plans approved by Cabinet. It would make Ireland the first country in the EU to take the measure. It ...

14 May 2024 at 12:55

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