Smoking Ban.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (626)

Finian McGrath

Question:

807 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on whether Members of the Oireachtas who have their own offices are exempt from the smoking ban under the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21712/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The smoke-free workplaces measures apply, with limited exceptions, to all enclosed places of work. The exemptions are specified in the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004. Offices in State buildings are not included in these exemptions.