Deasy may be first to get €3,000 smoking fine

SACKED Fine Gael justice spokesman John Deasy could find himself being the first person in the country fined for breaching the smoking regulations.

The South Western Area Health Board in Dublin yesterday confirmed it will inquire into the circumstances surrounding Mr Deasy's smoking incident in the Dáil bar on Tuesday.

Under the new legislation, fines of up to €3,000 can be imposed on those who breach the ban.