New initiative aims to boost representation of women on county councils
See Her Elected group launches guide for women considering running in 2024 local elections
Tobacco packaging ruling a ‘present’ for children, Reilly says
Government to press ahead with plans to introduce measure from May, Minister says
European Court of Justice rules in favour of plain packaging directive for cigarettes
Irish legislation will remove tobacco branding from packets from next May
Old reliables: 20 cigarettes cost over €10 for first time
Key consumables such as diesel, petrol and alcohol remain unaffected in Budget 2016
Impact of cancer leaves sufferers ‘in financial crisis’
Irish Cancer Society report says financial impact of treatment up to €1,400 a month
Irish Cancer Society unhappy with ‘Ming’ Flanagan poster
Society did not ‘sign off’ on anti-trade pact advertisement by the Independent MEP
Behind the News: Vincent Jennings, newsagents’ representative
As the JTI Ireland tobacco company threatens to sue the Government over plain-packaging legislation, the Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association says the new look will barely affect sales
Sunbed ‘happy hours’ to be banned under wider restrictions
Leo Varadkar announces measures including use of protective eyewear and warning signs
Cancer death rates three times higher in some poor areas
Higher incidence of mortality in less affluent communities needs to be tackled ‘as a priority’
Ireland must ‘turn off the tap’ of cheap alcohol
Health organisations make pre-budget submissions to Finance Commitee
Third-hand smoke: the next battle
Ten years after the smoking ban, anti-smoking campaigners believe there is much more to be done
Children not the target, tobacco companies tell TDs and Senators
Executives outline their opposition to plain packaging for tobacco products
New legislation to restrict sunbed use
Irish Cancer Society says legislation barring sunbed use for under 18s does not go far enough
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