The Irish Heart Foundation said it was proposing the price increases because smoking rates in the young 'are on the rise'.
One cigarette could cost €1 by 2025 if the Government adopts pre-Budget recommendations from a healthcare charity.
IHF spokesman Chris Macey said: “We are calling for a commitment from the Government to increase the price of a packet of 20 to €20 by 2025.“This would require a Budget increase of €2.10 for the next two years. The IHF wants the Government to introduce a higher than pro-rata increase to roll-your-own to reduce the incentive to switch to a cheaper alternative.
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