The Laffer Curve bites Ireland in the butt
All over the world, governments impose draconian taxes on tobacco, and then they wind up surprised that projected revenues don’t materialize. Ireland being the latest case in point
- 20 March 2013
Sir Humphrey is now in drag
The civil service's actions on the plain cigarette packs consultation have been nothing short of a disgrace
- 25 February 2013
E-cigarettes: No match for the EU?
Smokers must have the freedom to purchase less harmful products to help them off their addiction. This isn’t just a matter of choice. For many, it’s a matter of life and death
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A busy year for the 'do something' brigade
If, after Christmas, I glance in the mirror and the overhang of my stomach is a little larger, I will perhaps eat a little less. But I don’t need government to make that decision for me
- 17 December 2012
EU Health Commissioner John Dalli resigns in disgrace
Are EU officials stopping the gravy train just long enough to get on themselves?
- 18 October 2012
Five years after the smoking ban we are all smokers now
Five years after the smoking ban came in, Utopia is still only one ban away
- 2 July 2012
Plain packaging? Plain nonsense
The government would be crazy to go ahead with standardised packaging unless they knew with certainty it was going to work. They don't
- 25 May 2012
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