Smoking Ban
# smoking-ban - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
3,726 lives saved by introducing the smoking ban in 2004
Ireland was the first country in the world to ban smoking in workplaces including restaurants, bars, and pubs.
# smoking-ban - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Australia introduces plain packaging for cigarettes
All cigarettes will now have to be sold in identical, olive-brown packets bearing the same typeface and largely covered with graphic health warnings.
# smoking-ban - Thursday 15 November, 2012
Crown “disappointed” as Oireachtas committee votes against smoking ban at Leinster House
Finian McGrath TD, who was against the motion, said he was “delighted” the committee showed some “common sense” on proposed ban on campus.
Oireachtas committee to vote on banning smoking at Leinster House
The inside of the complex is already subject to a smoking ban – but John Crown wants to ban all smoking outside it too.
# smoking-ban - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Proposals to make Leinster House a smoke-free campus
Senator John Crown has proposed to put a ban on smoking for all in Leinster House but Independent TD, Finian McGrath is opposed to what he described as “nanny state proposals”.
# smoking-ban - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
Hospital’s no-smoking policy flouted by both patients and visitors Exclusive
Having spent over €10,000 earlier this year on no-smoking signs, the sight of smokers remains commonplace on the grounds of Beaumont Hospital.
# smoking-ban - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Australian state’s plan for smoke free generation faces opposition
The motion follows last week’s vote to introduce strict cigarette packaging laws in the whole country.
# smoking-ban - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Beaumont Hospital bans smoking on its grounds
The HSE has set a target of banning smoking from the grounds of all health campuses by 2015.
# smoking-ban - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
TD backs calls for smoking ban in children’s playgrounds
Fine Gael’s Derek Keating said children should be protected from adults’ “irresponsible” behaviour.
# smoking-ban - Thursday 10 May, 2012
Reilly will not oppose bill to ban smoking in cars when children are present
The bill proposed by a number of senators now moves forward to Committee stage next month.
# smoking-ban - Friday 4 May, 2012
Column: Smoking ban in public places ‘a departure from tolerance and democracy’
With Health Minister James Reilly considering proposals to extend the smoking ban to areas like parks and beaches, John Mallon argues that this could be just the start.
# smoking-ban - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Poll: Should smoking in certain public areas be banned?
Should we follow New York’s lead and ban smoking in public parks, beaches and playgrounds?
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Nine things to know this Saturday…
# smoking-ban - Tuesday 10 April, 2012
Poll: Should smoking in cars when children are present be banned?
Three senators are hoping to introduce legislation that would ban smoking while driving in cars but critics would argue people should be allowed the choice or that such laws would be hard to enforce. What do you think?
# smoking-ban - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
More houses now imposing a home smoking ban
New research has also shown that the national smoking ban has had a “rapid effect” on smoking-related heart disease.
# smoking-ban - Saturday 11 February, 2012
Video: Chainsaw-wielding man attacks pub
One man was injured in the incident which was sparked by a breach of the smoking ban.
# smoking-ban - Wednesday 27 July, 2011
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Government may ban smoking in cars, man charged over assault on Irishman in Canberra, and the fishy tale of some Christchurch quake survivors…
# smoking-ban - Monday 23 May, 2011
No, you can’t: New York smoking ban applies to outdoor areas
Parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas like Times Square are now all smoke-free as new crackdown comes into effect today.
# smoking-ban - Saturday 29 January, 2011
Buddhist monk faces five years for breaking smoking law
The monk is the first person to be charged under Bhutan’s anti-smoking legislation.
# smoking-ban - Thursday 4 November, 2010
New Dutch government backtracks on smoking ban
The two-year old ban – which was widely ignored – will be reversed for small, owned-operated establishments.
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