No compromise on smoking ban: Bertie Ahern

The Taoiseach has indicated that the Government will not compromise on the smoking ban.

The Taoiseach has indicated that the Government will not compromise on the smoking ban.

The ban comes into effect on January 1 next.

Speaking at UCD this morning, Bertie Ahern said all world data clearly shows that passive smoking is damaging to people's health.

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