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Mark Murphy, from The Irish Heart Foundation, refuted the suggestion.
If you can vote at 18 you should be allowed to buy cigarettes.
Speaking on Kildare Today, John Mallon, of the tobacco-funded lobby group Forest Ireland, said 18-year-olds are adults and should be treated as such.
Refuting Mr Mallon's claims, Mark Murphy, from The Irish Heart Foundation, said restricting cigarette sales to 21-year-olds has been shown to reduce smoking rates among teenagers.
Tributes Paid To ‘Fine Colleague’ After Death Of Army Corporal At Curragh Training Centre
Cpl Smyth was found in an unresponsive state by his colleagues at the Curragh Camp on Friday night
Kildare County Council Launches Exciting Line-Up For Culture Night 2024
taking place on Friday, 20th September, from 4pm till late
UPDATE: Amber Martin Has Been Located
She had been missing from Athy since Tuesday the 3rd of September
"Unusual Behaviour" Says Local Priest As Spiritual Leader Claiming To Be Jesus To Host Seminars In Naas
He will be accompanied by his partner, Mary Luck, who claims to be the reincarnation of Mary Magdalene.
Naas Schools Join Growing Movement To Keep Smartphones Out Of Primary Classrooms
In Naas and surrounding areas, the parents' associations from 11 primary schools have launched a voluntary 'Go Phone Free' campaign.
LISTEN: Brian Flanagan Gives His First Interview Since Getting Kildare Senior Manager Job
The Johnstownbridge clubman held a press conference earlier this week
New Age-Friendly Estate In Sallins A "Proud" Moment For County
It was officially launched today at 11am.
Naas General Among Top Hospitals Where Patients Are Likely To Catch Infections On Wards
The children's hospital in Tallaght reported zero cases of hospital-acquired infections.
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