Smoking Ban.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

Ceisteanna (245)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

264 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who have been convicted for smoking in company cars and vehicles since the smoking ban came into effect; the number of inspectors employed in order to carry out such prosecutions; and the amount of fines paid for such breaches. [41239/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. S. Power)

The responsibility for initiating prosecutions in such cases lies with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Accordingly, officials of my Department have asked the HSA to reply directly to the Deputy in this matter.