A group of tobacco companies has been compelled by the EU to provide funding for the clean-up of cigarette butts on Irish streets, due to the presence of plastic in the filters. The National Litter Pollution Monitoring System has described cigarette butts as “the biggest litter scourge” facing the State.

So, why are smokers throwing their butts on the ground?

Joining Seán to discuss is Simon Clarke, Director of Forest, the Smokers Lobby Group, which represents Britain and Ireland…