Willie Penrose
Question:179 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children when the proposed smoking ban regulations are coming into force; the way in which they will impact upon hotels, and in particular weddings; if a wedding that was booked in February 2003, with a deposit paid, will be subject to the regulations, in view of the fact that it was booked in advance of them being brought into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30635/03]