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6th March 2014
Age Action welcomes campus smoking ban exemption for some nursing homes
A move to exempt some nursing home residents from the HSE’s smoke free campuses policy has been welcomed by Age Action.
6th March 2014
TD criticises hard-hitting UN attack on legalising cannabis
The semi-judicial agency charged with enforcing international drug treaties said such moves posed “a grave danger to public health”.
5th March 2014
Smokers urged to kick the habit on National No Smoking Day
Today, Ash Wednesday, is national ‘No Smoking Day’ and the Irish Heart Foundation is encouraging people - including those who smoke only occasionally - to stop.
5th March 2014
Alcohol ban ‘won’t damage World Cup bid’
Ireland’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 would not be damaged if a proposed ban on drinks companies sponsoring sports event was imposed.
5th March 2014
Passive smoking causes ‘irreversible damage’ to children’s arteries
Exposure to second-hand smoke in childhood causes irreversible damage to children’s arteries - increasing their risk of heart attacks or strokes when they grow up, according to a large international study published today.
5th March 2014
E-cigarette sales rise 500pc as smokers try to kick habit
Sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have soared by nearly 500pc in the last year, while sales of normal cigarettes have fallen by 4pc.
5th March 2014
Cross-party TDs at least agree on one thing, the need to tackle alcohol abuse
Alcohol pricing, availability and sponsorship are set to be the primary targets of a new cross-party Oireachtas group on alcohol misuse that was launched today.
4th March 2014
Limerick to hold non alcoholic Paddy’s Day events
The city’s Milk Market is to host an alcohol free feast of creativity, food and dance with a pop-up, family-friendly event as part of Limerick City of Culture 2014.
4th March 2014
Drugs.ie wins Bronze Award at Samsung Digital Media Awards 2014
Drugs.ie has won the Bronze Award in the Best Public Life (Government, Charity & Non-Profit) category of the Samsung Digital Media Awards 2014.
4th March 2014
E-cigs could ‘renormalise’ smoking
Anti-tobacco campaigner Professor Luke Clancy has warned that the unrestricted availability of electronic cigarettes could undermine the lifesaving achievements of the smoking ban by ‘renormalising’ smoking in society.

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