Promoting a tobacco free society

Press Releases

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12/7/2010 | 
Strong Leadership and Political Commitment to Tobacco Control needed to reduce smoking rates
1/7/2010 | 
Office of Tobacco Control Welcomes Merger with Health Service Executive
16/11/2009 | 
OTC says no evidence to support claims that the removal of Advertising and Display of Tobacco has led to an increase in tobacco smuggling
12/10/2009 | 
97% of stores complying with the legislation regarding the display of cigarettes for sale in store.
New research published today by the Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) shows that 97% of stores are complying with legislation regarding display of cigarettes in store. The legislation was commenced on 1st July 2009.
1/7/2009 | 
Office of Tobacco Control welcomes removal of all tobacco advertising from retail premises
Ireland is first EU country to introduce groundbreaking measure
22/6/2009 | 
Office Of Tobacco Control annual report shows compliance with smoke- free workplace legislation at highest ever level
Compliance level with smoke-free workplace legislation is 97%, the highest level of annual compliance since the introduction of the measure in 2004.
29/3/2009 | 
Compliance Remains High as Smoke-Free Workplace Marks Five Years
Compliance with the ban on smoking in the workplace remains high as the introduction of the measure marks five years today.
4/3/2009 | 
Office of Tobacco Control Monitoring Report shows refusal rates among retailers for tobacco sales to minors are still unacceptably low
New Office of Tobacco Control research shows 40% of shop retailers and 63% of licensed premises willing to sell cigarettes to minors
3/12/2008 | 
Joint Winners of Tobacco Control Award announced
14/10/2008 | 
Office of Tobacco Control welcomes tobacco price increase in budget
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