Martin plan to ban smoking in pubs is 'unworkable'
The Vintners Federation of Ireland, which represents 6,000 publicans outside of Dublin, said they were greatly concerned about how a total ban in pubs could be enforced and who would police it. "We believe a total ban on smoking is an overreaction and clean-air solutions provide a workable alternative," said VFI chief executive Tadg O'Sullivan.
The Licensed Vintners Association, which represents about 750 vintners in the greater Dublin area, warned of