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The Most Influential Moments of the Last 20 years: the smoking ban

The smoking ban came into effect in 2004, making Ireland the first country in the world to introd...

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09.33 14 Dec 2020


The Most Influential Moments of the Last 20 years: the smoking ban


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The smoking ban came into effect in 2004, making Ireland the first country in the world to introduce comprehensive legislation banning smoking in workplaces. 

So, how effective has it been?  

Dr Patrick Doorly Chair of The Ash Council of Irish Heart Foundation joined Breakfast to discuss.

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