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THE HEALTH MINISTER James Reilly has been formally recognised by the World Health Organisation for his work on tobacco control.
As part of their annual World No Tobacco Day initiative the WHO identified Minister Reilly as a key international figure in the fight against the harms caused by tobacco.
The Organisation highlighted Reilly’s work during Ireland’s Presidency of the EU on the Tobacco Products Directive and his work in ensuring the development and implementation of Tobacco Free Ireland.
TFI includes important measures such as the introduction of standardised packaging and the banning of smoking in cars when children are present.
The Minister said:
Whilst it is a great honour for me personally to be recognised by the World Health Organisation, it is also a great honour for everyone who works in tobacco control.
“Unfortunately nearly every smoker becomes addicted when they are still children and the reality is that 1 in every 2 will be killed by a tobacco related disease”.
He added that “Time and effort spent on tobacco control is one of the best investments we can make for our citizens to ensure that we achieve out twin goals of a Tobacco Free Ireland and a Healthy Ireland”.
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The untouchable class and that person is nowhere near to top of it. We, must struggle on….
It’s difficult to get your head around this complete and utter farce. Cannot believe ‘diplomatic immunity’ allows you to pretty much get away with anything.
@Suzanne Dorgan: she never had diplomatic immunity
@Suzanne Dorgan: I think there is a legal grey area, in that it was only after the event that she claimed immunity, hence, could it be argued she wasn’t in fact subject to Diplomatic Immunity when the lad was killed?
Anne Sacoolas has not a shred of dignity, I hope she never forgives herself, she doesn’t deserve peace of mind ever again
Wrong on so many levels. No closure for that family.
Pardon my french. … but this is crap. The runt should be returned to the UK and face trial. Simples
After the killing the poor boy, the rat runs back home to the US, where she can disappear like that. Disgraceful
@Mr.Misery: she and her family can’t escape what she did, she will find that out soon enough.
Coward
Ok…
have your say