Promoting a tobacco free society

Press Releases

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29/3/2009 | 
Compliance Remains High as Smoke-Free Workplace Marks Five Years
Compliance with the ban on smoking in the workplace remains high as the introduction of the measure marks five years today.
4/3/2009 | 
Office of Tobacco Control Monitoring Report shows refusal rates among retailers for tobacco sales to minors are still unacceptably low
New Office of Tobacco Control research shows 40% of shop retailers and 63% of licensed premises willing to sell cigarettes to minors
3/12/2008 | 
Joint Winners of Tobacco Control Award announced
14/10/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control welcomes tobacco price increase in budget
29/9/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control calls for a minimum €1 increase on cigarettes
Office of Tobacco Control calls for a minimum €1 increase on cigarettes
9/7/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control welcomes Minister’s announcement of date for removal of all tobacco advertising from retail premises
12/5/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control report shows 95% compliance with smoke-free workplace legislation
43 cases for offences under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts were brought in 2007
30/4/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control says Slán findings highlight the enormity of the battle against tobacco
Findings of Slán survey show the rate of smoking to be 29%
27/3/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control says rates of refusal to sell tobacco to minors are at an unacceptably low level
New Office of Tobacco Control research shows 48% of shop retailers and 64% of licensed premises willing to sell cigarettes to minors
5/3/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control Calls For Submissions For The Second Annual Tom Power Medal