Budget 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.

#BUDGET22💶: Our Pre-Budget Submission to Minister @Paschald TD highlights how attachment orders can support the Fines Act 2010 and strengthen the deterrents for those caught in possession of smuggled goods with the intention to sell.

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