Here we go again - cigarette packets manufactured from today are to show graphic images of illnesses and health damage caused by smoking. Are these going to make any difference? I dont think so.
For a start, most cigarettes purchased in Ireland are brought in by friends from abroad or obtained on the black market because of the high cost here. Therefore, very little impact will occur here.
If all the stuff talked about cigarettes in recent year was effective, why have we so many smokers? Who is kidding whom?
Tax paid on cigarettes from abroad enhances the economy of the likes of Spain etc. If we reduce the price of cigarettes here, perhaps our own economy will reap some benefit.
Please dont dictate to me saying that cigarettes cause health damage - I already know, so do smokers, but they are still smoking. Many car drivers drive at excess speeds, even some of our TD's still drink and drive. Other politicians want drink driving laws flouted in rural areas. Why not let smokers (where they wish) to continue smoking? If our Revenue Commissioners get a few bob from them, so much the better.
Wake up Ireland and smell the smoke!
For a start, most cigarettes purchased in Ireland are brought in by friends from abroad or obtained on the black market because of the high cost here. Therefore, very little impact will occur here.
If all the stuff talked about cigarettes in recent year was effective, why have we so many smokers? Who is kidding whom?
Tax paid on cigarettes from abroad enhances the economy of the likes of Spain etc. If we reduce the price of cigarettes here, perhaps our own economy will reap some benefit.
Please dont dictate to me saying that cigarettes cause health damage - I already know, so do smokers, but they are still smoking. Many car drivers drive at excess speeds, even some of our TD's still drink and drive. Other politicians want drink driving laws flouted in rural areas. Why not let smokers (where they wish) to continue smoking? If our Revenue Commissioners get a few bob from them, so much the better.
Wake up Ireland and smell the smoke!