A new law will see only those over the age of 21 allowed to buy tobacco products in Ireland from February 1st 2028
Ireland must close a loophole in duty-free that lets people as young as 17 bring tobacco and alcohol into the country, the head of a retail association has said.
"We're just pointing out the anomaly that at 17 and that's going to be exacerbated when the law of sale is increased from 18 to 21," he said.
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