The Irish Cancer Society says the 10 cent increase in the price of cigarettes in the budget is" tokenistic" and 'hugely disappointing'.
The Society had called for a 60 cent increase in the price of tobacco in its pre-budget submission.
The Cancer Society says the government is viewing tobacco taxes as a revenue-raiser despite the massive impact smoking has on people's health and productivity.
It's claiming that tobacco kills more people in Ireland than road accidents, suicides, drugs, farm accidents and AIDS put together.
