Re: Pubs and restaurants reported increased business after smoking ban

From: Dr. Zarkov (Ming_at_Mongo.com)
Date: 06/01/04 

Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 23:07:42 -0400

"Habshi" <habshi@anony.com> wrote in message
news:40bb7069.3719788@news.clara.net...
> Ireland's smoking ban a 'success' says report

Only if you consider another infringement on individual liberty a success.

> Ireland's Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) has reported that 97% of
> premises are complying with legislation calling for a smoking ban in
> the workplace.
> The research has also shown that levels of visits to pubs and
> restaurants remain constant with one-in-five smokers choosing not to
> smoke at all when socialising.
> Welcoming the report, the Minister for Health and Children, Micheál
> Martin said: "The successful introduction of the new measure reflects
> the widespread public support and goodwill that exists for a healthy
> smoke-free environment in the workplace."

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