smoking ban

Government plans to ban smoking from public parks and beaches

Government plans to ban smoking from public parks and beaches

Great news. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced plans to ban smoking from beaches and parks. Government is considering introducing by-laws in a bid to stop people from smoking in these areas. Department of Health’s Tobacco-Free Ireland announced the plans in their latest report. The ban will protect children from passive smoking. The government […]

4 years ago

Calls for smoking with children in cars to be banned in Northern Ireland

Calls for smoking with children in cars to be banned in Northern Ireland

Those in breach would be issued a fine or face court appearances. Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has laid out his intentions to ban smoking in cars when children are passengers. Those caught smoking in a vehicle with a child present will face a £50 fine. Failure to pay fines could result in the […]

5 years ago