News

Share
24th April 2018
09:19am BST

“This means that nobody can enjoy a meal outdoors on a sunny day in this country, without having to inhale other people’s smoke.
“Anyone spending their hard-earned money in a restaurant or café should be entitled to enjoy their meal in a smoke-free environment.”
The smoking ban was first introduced in 2004.
Ireland was the first country in the world to enforce a ban on smoking in the workplace. Before this, it was already illegal to smoke in hospitals, schools, and other public buildings.
Minister Harris previously stated that the smoking ban had been a success and that he had no plans to relax the laws.
He also said that it is his aim to make Ireland tobacco-free by 2025.
Harris will be seeking Cabinet approval later today on the issue.Explore more on these topics: