Press releases

Further information on smoke-free workplaces is contained in press releases issued by the Office of Tobacco Control and these include:

• Research shows air quality in pubs has improved dramatically since the introduction of the smoke-free law - 29 March 2005
• Poll shows 98% of us believe Irish workplaces are healthier as a result of the smoke-free law - 28 March 2005
• Office of Tobacco Control report confirms continuing high levels of compliance with smoke-free workplace legislation - 9 December 2004
  
• Minister Power launches Office of Tobacco Control’s “Smoke-free is working – let’s keep it that way” television and radio campaign – 21 October 2004
  
  
• International studies confirm health benefits of smoke-free workplace laws – 21 October 2004
  
  
• Office of Tobacco Control says compliance high but offenders will be pursued – 20 July 2004
  
  
• Office of Tobacco Control finds 97% compliance with smoke-free workplace legislation – 31 May 2004
  
  
• Office of Tobacco Control research indicates supportive environment for introduction of smoke-free workplace legislation - 28 March 2004
  
  
• Report says weight of evidence is that smoking bans have little or no effect in aggregate on hospitality sales – 23 March 2004
  
  
• Office of Tobacco Control launches television and radio campaign on introduction of smoke-free workplaces – 2 March 2004
  
  
• Office of Tobacco Control welcomes announcement of date for introduction of smoke-free workplaces – 18 February 2004