Smoking ban Ireland

2022 - 10 - 22

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Government considers smoking ban at beaches and parks (BreakingNews.ie)

The latest report from the Department of Health's Tobacco-Free Ireland section outlines plans to promote a smoking ban in conjunction with local ...

"Most smokers accepted the ban on smoking in enclosed public places with good grace but enough is enough. “This country led the way when we became the first in the world to introduce a workplace smoking ban 18 years ago,” he said. "Again, soft targets, in outdoor spaces, on beaches and public parks.

'No plans' for national park and beach smoking ban (Newstalk)

The Government is “picking on a soft target” with its plan to ban smoking in parks and on beaches, according to a former Government minister.

“I think there is an element of the moral police coming out there. “Open spaces are out in the fresh air. “The way forward, if you are serious about persuading people, every single smoker in the country - and as you know I am one myself - every single day we try and give up. “Voluntary local actions are successful. It is an addiction. “The whole health thinking and the message behind the whole plan, I feel, is an overreaction by the department in relation to open spaces,” he said.

Smoking ban to be introduced in public parks and beaches (JOE)

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced plans to ban smoking from beaches and parks. Advertisement. Government is considering introducing by-laws ...

Others also hope fewer children will be exposed to smoking once the ban is approved. The team's aim is to denormalise smoking. Government plans to ban smoking from parks and beaches

Tobacco Free Ireland calls on local authorities to ban smoking in ... (Buzz.ie)

In its most recent report, the Department of Health said its Tobacco Free Ireland programme aims to promote “tobacco-free environments” in parks, beaches and ...

[Covid-19 pandemic](https://www.buzz.ie/all-about/covid-19) was blamed as a reason for the increase by those who took part in the survey, with 28 per cent of respondents saying they smoked more than prior to the lockdown. [READ NEXT - Legal smoking age in UK could be raised to 21 under new review](https://www.buzz.ie/news/legal-smoking-age-uk-could-27030325) [READ NEXT - On World Tobacco Day, the World Health Organisation reminds everyone that tobacco is bad for you - and also the planet](https://www.buzz.ie/news/world-news/tobacco-industry-pollution-environment-who-27113925) [READ NEXT - Smoker's paradox: Exploring the theory that smoking reduces the risk of getting Covid](https://www.buzz.ie/news/irish-news/smokers-paradox-exploring-theory-smoking-25810545) [Wexford](https://www.buzz.ie/all-about/wexford), [Galway](https://www.buzz.ie/all-about/galway), and [Meath](https://www.buzz.ie/all-about/meath), where smoke-free playgrounds and parks have been prompted since 2021. [ban on smoking](https://www.buzz.ie/all-about/drugs-alcohol) in both [public parks and beaches](https://www.buzz.ie/news/irish-news/dogs-should-banned-blue-flag-25986513) as part of the Tobacco Free Ireland report published yesterday. [Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly](https://www.buzz.ie/all-about/stephen-donnelly) said: “Stopping smoking remains one of the best decisions a person can make for their health and the HSE Quit service is available to anyone who needs support to take that first step,” the [Irish Independent](https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/new-smoking-ban-to-target-public-parks-and-beaches-42083806.html) reports. [READ NEXT - Canada plans to print warnings on individual cigarettes](https://www.buzz.ie/news/world-news/canada-smoking-warning-individual-cigarettes-27222474) [READ NEXT - Keith Walsh talks quitting smoking and getting healthy](https://www.buzz.ie/lifestyle/keith-walsh-talks-quitting-smoking-26700730)

Department of Health denies smoking will be banned in public parks ... (Irish Mirror)

It was reported in the Irish Independent on Friday that the move was being considered by the Government as part of its bid to make Ireland tobacco-free. The ...

It will also prohibit the sale of nicotine-inhaling products such as e-cigarettes to those under 18. “Voluntary local actions are successful. Before the suggestion of the ban in parks and beaches was shot down by the Department of Health, the idea had been welcomed by the Irish Heart Foundation. “Promote tobacco-free environments and in particular parks and beaches in conjunction with the local authorities by voluntary measures or by the introduction of bye-laws. One recommendation in the report says that the Government should “promote tobacco-free environments and in particular parks and beaches in conjunction with the local authorities by voluntary measures or by the introduction of bye-laws”. “Tobacco Free Ireland, our national tobacco control policy, which was approved by Government in 2013, contains recommendations to further develop the tobacco-free playgrounds initiative in conjunction with the local authorities by way of voluntary measures or by the introduction of bye-laws.

Major rule change as new ban set to stop people smoking in some ... (The Irish Sun)

SMOKERS are set to be hit with a major rule change as the Government plans to ban smoking in parks and beaches.Some 18 years ago Ireland became the fi.

“Stopping smoking remains one of the best decisions a person can make for their health and the [HSE](https://www.independent.ie/topics/hse-40382182/) Quit service is available to anyone who needs support to take that first step.” Minister Donnelly said: “Stopping smoking remains one of the best decisions a person can make for their health and the “The bill will ban the sale of tobacco products at places or events intended for children and will prohibit the sale of tobacco products from self-service vending machines and temporary premises. [HSE](https://www.independent.ie/topics/hse-40382182/) Quit service is available to anyone who needs support to take that first step. A survey from last year has shown that more people have taken up smoking and those who already smoke started smoking more since the start of the