Prison smoke ban not definite: McDowell

JUSTICE MINISTER Michael McDowell yesterday said there needed to be a compromise regarding the implementation of the smoking ban in prisons.

The ban is due to come into effect in all workplaces across the country on January 1, 2004. This is supposed to include prisons and psychiatric units.

Speaking on RTÉ radio yesterday, Mr McDowell said that the ban had yet to be determined in relation to prisons.