Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2004
396 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Office of Tobacco Control study into the economic consequences of the smoking ban conducted by a company (details supplied) has not yet been published; the cost of the study; when it is likely to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2999/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Office for Tobacco Control is a separate statutory body, officials of my Department have contacted the office and asked it to reply directly to the Deputy in regard to the matter.
397 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children when the smoking ban is likely to come into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3000/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI 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.
