Itmac represents the views of its members when communicating with the Government, the authorities and others on issues which affect the industry such as taxation & smuggling, youth access prevention and other issues as they arise. It has no role in the manufacture, purchase, marketing or pricing of tobacco products.
About UsItmac represents the views of its members when communicating with the Government, the authorities and others on issues which affect the industry such as taxation & smuggling, youth access prevention and other issues as they arise. It has no role in the manufacture, purchase, marketing or pricing of tobacco products.
About UsItmac represents the views of its members when communicating with the Government, the authorities and others on issues which affect the industry such as taxation & smuggling, youth access prevention and other issues as they arise. It has no role in the manufacture, purchase, marketing or pricing of tobacco products.
About UsBudget Live: Reaction
Smokers being bullied, according to smokers rights group, Forest as 50 cent is added to the price of a 20 pack of cigarettes.
Spokesperson for Forest Ireland John Mallon says it's forcing people to buy cigarettes on the black market.
#Budget2022
We are disappointed to see increased excise duty by 50c in #Budget2022. Cigarettes in Ireland are already the most expensive in the EU and as international travel returns, this increase will drive domestic sales towards Non-Irish Duty Paid and ramp up illegal activity in Ireland.