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There are exemptions for lighting up in isolated spots, at a distance of 10 metres or more from other smokers

Milan banning smoking in outdoor areas

News Lens • 20 Jan

Study found that social smokers are eight times more likely to die of lung cancer than non-smokers

Social smoking 'disproportionately harmful' - study

Health • 04 Sep 20

Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the ban

Menthol cigarette sales to be banned from tomorrow

Health • 19 May 20

Every year, more than 8 million people die from tobacco use

Number of men who smoke and use tobacco falling - WHO

Health • 19 Dec 19

Findings are contained in the latest Healthy Ireland Survey from the Department of Health

165,000 drop in people smoking over last five years

Health • 20 Nov 19

US public health officials are investigating serious lung illnesses possibly related to vaping

New York set to ban flavoured e-cigarettes

News Lens • 10 Sep 19

The proposed law change would effectively introduce a cigarette ban by 2024

Hawaii considers raising legal smoking age to 100

World • 05 Feb 19

One in three of 25 to 34-year-olds smoke

Number of smokers in Ireland 'still quite high'

Health • 03 Jan 19

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death, experts say

Estimated one billion people smoke worldwide

News Lens • 31 May 18

The ads listed various diseases and health conditions that 'smoking also causes'

US tobacco firms place ads admitting smoking kills

News Lens • 27 Nov 17

Cigarettes have been sold at a discounted price to Vatican employees and pensioners

Pope orders ban on sale of cigarettes in Vatican

News • 09 Nov 17

Since the start of the programme on 1 September, four employees out of 42 smokers have kicked the habit

Japanese firm gives non-smokers six extra holidays

Business • 01 Nov 17

Almost one in three people use e-cigarettes to try to stop smoking

More proof needed e-cigarettes aid stopping smoking

Health • 10 Apr 17

Nearly 3,000 cancer deaths in Ireland annually, about one in four, are caused by smoking

Call to raise cost of tobacco to cut cancer rates

News • 04 Feb 17

Smokers are being urged to consider giving up the habit the New Year

Smokers urged to give up habit in New Year

Smoking • 27 Dec 16

Irish students are still among those who drink the most in the EU

Fewer Irish teens drinking and smoking - report

News • 20 Sep 16

Finian McGrath said he would like to work with the minister for health on creative new health policies to help people quit smoking

McGrath says he supports tobacco-free aim

News • 16 May 16

E-cigarettes heat nicotine-laced liquid into vapour

E-cigarettes 'much safer than smoking'

News • 28 Apr 16

Several studies show the dangers to children who inhale second-hand smoke

Smoking in cars with children banned from new year

News • 17 Dec 15

There has been long-term fall in the number of men who smoke

Lung cancer rates in men stabilise

News • 14 Dec 15

Levels of sedentary behaviour increase as people age

Prolonged sitting as bad for health as smoking

News • 19 Aug 15

James Reilly said 'We all must remain committed to achieving a tobacco free Ireland by 2025'

President signs plain packaging legislation

News • 10 Mar 15

Women who experience a great deal of stress are much more likely to continue smoking during pregnancy

13% of Irish women smoke throughout pregnancy

News • 15 Jan 15

Around 900,000 people die of tobacco-related illnesses in India each year

India plans to raise smoking age to 25

News • 26 Nov 14

The company said the new regulations respect the rights of smokers and non-smokers alike

US tobacco producer to ban smoking in offices

News • 24 Oct 14

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