Hiqa to review tobacco affordability as Irish smoking rates stall
2 sources·Updated August 12, 2026

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- Irish Examiner Ireland·4h agoHiqa launches analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland
Health watchdog will compare tobacco affordability in Ireland with other countries and examine measures beyond income and GDP.
Read at Irish Examiner Ireland → - Irish Times Health·5h agoHiqa to review tobacco affordability as Irish smoking rates stall
Smoking prevalence has remained at 17 or 18 per cent since 2019 despite increases in tobacco taxes
Read at Irish Times Health →