Irish Cancer Society: Finian McGrath's remarks 'irresponsible'

Charity warns rollback of smoking ban will cause needless deaths

McGrath sparks row

The Irish Cancer Society has criticised new junior health minister Finian McGrath's call for a rowback on the smoking ban.

The charity made a statementafter McGrath told The Sunday Business Post reported he believes Irish pubs and bars should have designated sections for smokers – and warned against further increases in tobacco duty.

It branded Independent Alliance TD McGrath's remarks as "unhelpful and irresponsible" - at the same time as efforts are underway ...