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23rd July 2013
Research backs Reilly plan for plain cigarette packetsPlans to make Ireland the second country in the world to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes have received a boost as the first research into the measure shows it discourages people from smoking.
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22nd July 2013
Gardaí and customs net €45m drugs in 40 operationsThe joint operations were responsible for almost half of the total value of drugs seized during 2012 (over €100m) and included the biggest-ever inland seizure of cocaine in the State.
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19th July 2013
From the UK: Hospitalisations and deaths associated with Ecstasy-like tabletsFrom the UK: Hospitalisations and deaths associated with Ecstasy-like tablets
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19th July 2013
From the UK: Rise in women dying in Britain due to alcoholThe number of young women dying because of alcohol in Britain has doubled in the last decade or so, even though the overall trend for alcohol-related deaths in Britain is downwards.
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18th July 2013
Illegal tobacco sellers could be given ASBOsDublin City Council has set up a group to target the sale of illegal cigarettes in the capital – and could implement measures such as giving ASBOs to illegal tobacco sellers.
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18th July 2013
From the UK: MPs blast alcohol pricing U-turnLives will be lost as a result of the Government’s U-turn on introducing a minimum unit price for alcohol, angry Tory MPs have warned.
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15th July 2013
Lack of money prevents addicts seeking helpFinancial pressures are preventing many people with addictions from getting help, according to a leading treatment agency.
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15th July 2013
The tobacco industry gets smoked outWill the e-cigarette kill off the business that kills millions every year?
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13th July 2013
Prosecution for possession of drugs drops offThe number of prosecutions for possession of drugs for personal use has fallen.
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12th July 2013
From the UK: Anger at cigarette packs decisionThe Government is facing the fury of health campaigners after plans for plain packaging for cigarettes were put on ice while it emerged minimum pricing of alcohol will be killed off altogether.