Smoking Ban.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2004

Tuesday, 3 February 2004

Ceisteanna (254)

Charlie O'Connor

Ceist:

383 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to the smoking ban. [2773/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

I will make a decision on the new date for commencement of the smoke-free workplaces regulations in the near future. I believe that the vast majority of employers, employees and the public will comply with the new measure. The primary purpose of making workplaces smoke-free is to protect people from exposure to toxic environmental tobacco smoke.