The ban on selling tobacco products to under 21s will not come into effect from 2028 to ensure today’s 18-year-olds can continue to smoke.
A Government spokesman said that while it is intended that the law will be passed “as quickly as possible”, its formal commencement date will be February 1, 2028. READ MORE: Jack Chambers appointed as Finance Minister as Michael McGrath nominated for European Commissioner Following the Cabinet meeting, Minister Donnelly stated that smoking kills 4,500 people every year and is "the biggest single cause of disability and death combined in our country".
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