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12/03/2015
President Higgins Signs Plain Packaging Legislation
Legislation for plain cigarette packaging has been signed by President Michael D Higgins.
The new Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 will become law from May 2017, and will see cigarettes sold in plain standardised packaging, featuring a brand name alongside health warnings and graphic pictures.
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs James Reilly, welcomed the news.
"Today is a good day for Ireland and a great day for the future health of our children," Minister Reilly said.
"We have taken a lead from Australia. But now we are providing a lead to Europe in implementing this legislation.
"We all must remain committed to achieving a tobacco free Ireland by 2025."
(MH/IT)
The new Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 will become law from May 2017, and will see cigarettes sold in plain standardised packaging, featuring a brand name alongside health warnings and graphic pictures.
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs James Reilly, welcomed the news.
"Today is a good day for Ireland and a great day for the future health of our children," Minister Reilly said.
"We have taken a lead from Australia. But now we are providing a lead to Europe in implementing this legislation.
"We all must remain committed to achieving a tobacco free Ireland by 2025."
(MH/IT)
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