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Data confirm excellent results of smoking ban in Ireland
17/05/2005
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Review of first year of smoke-free legislation
One year on since the Irish ban on smoking, cigarette sales have declined by massive levels. Claims that there would be a huge rise in the number of bars going out of business have proven false, albeit takings are in fact down in the licensed trade. |
But above all, public support for the ban is overwhelming. Health Minister Seán Power explained: “The Irish public’s overwhelming acceptance of this historic public health measure sends a very clear message to legislators around the world who are considering the introduction of similar smoke-free workplace legislation – not only is it very possible to implement such legislation, but citizens fundamentally accept its validity and necessity in order to protect their health.”
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