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20/11/2014
Eight Convictions For Smoking Ban Violations This Year
There have been 278 convictions for violations of the smoking ban since its introduction in March 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has reported.
Eight convictions have been secured between April and September this year, with the HSE saying that most relate to smoking in the workplace.
HSE Environmental Health Officers are responsible for enforcing Tobacco Control Legislation. Environmental Tobacco Lead Dave Molloy, said: "In general, compliance with the Public Health (Tobacco) Act remains high. However, today's publication demonstrates again that significant problems remain in relation to smoking in the workplace, particularly in relation to licensed premises and non-compliant smoking areas / shelters and also in relation to sales of tobacco products to minors."
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Eight convictions have been secured between April and September this year, with the HSE saying that most relate to smoking in the workplace.
HSE Environmental Health Officers are responsible for enforcing Tobacco Control Legislation. Environmental Tobacco Lead Dave Molloy, said: "In general, compliance with the Public Health (Tobacco) Act remains high. However, today's publication demonstrates again that significant problems remain in relation to smoking in the workplace, particularly in relation to licensed premises and non-compliant smoking areas / shelters and also in relation to sales of tobacco products to minors."
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