ASH calls for litter levy on cigarettes

# 5

Posted: 19/07/2003 12:32

the levy on cigarette butts is a good idea, but could the proceeds be used to provide free nicotine replacement therapy for those trying to give up. These products are more expensive in some cases than cigarettes, so there is no real incentive for smokers to try them. This would lessen the numbers smoking and would reduce the rubbish from butts.

# 4

Posted: 18/07/2003 10:19

I agree wholeheartedly with the substance of this message. However, unless EU Governments agree to take the price of cigarettes out of the CPI, it will be a double edged sword in that it will drive up inflation even further and worsen an already worrying jobs crisis. If it didn't effect the CPI I would recommend a much more punitive levy than a mere 15 cents.

# 3

Posted: 17/07/2003 14:02

Agree strongly with last message - there are not enough litter bins on our streets especially at stategic positions.

# 2

Posted: 16/07/2003 13:35

Dublin Bus should be made provide bins at all bus stops too.

# 1

Posted: 16/07/2003 13:14

Good idea. Here's to hoping that Martin Cullen shows the same gumption in standing up to the pro-smoking lobby (publicans are now chief lobbyists for cigarettes!) as Michael Martin has in the Dept. of Health.