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	Laws on the plain packaging of cigarettes have been passed by the Oireachtas.</p>
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	The bill will now be sent to the President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law.</p>
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	Children&#39;s minister Dr James Reilly has said the new laws will strip tobacco companies of their last chance to advertise their products.</p>
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	He also believes the new packets - featuring graphic images of damage - will also encourage current smokers to quit.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/plain-packaging-for-cigarettes-passed-by-oireachtas-664608.html">http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/plain-packaging-for-cigarettes-passed-by-oireachtas-664608.html</a></p>
