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#501 Ban the Puff? Ireland’s Smoking Debate
In this episode, Niall is joined by Karl Deeter to explore whether Ireland should follow Sweden’s lead in tightening restrictions on smoking. Sweden is on track to become “smoke-free” by 2025, thanks to high cigarette taxes, outdoor smoking bans, and a harm reduction approach that promotes safer alternatives like nicotine pouches.
With smoking rates in Ireland still hovering around 18% of adults, Niall asks: should we go further by making cigarettes even more expensive and banning them in public outdoor spaces? Would such measures fairly protect public health, or unfairly punish smokers?…
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