Smoking to be banned in council-run playgrounds

Smoking is to be banned at all playgrounds run by Cork County Council in a bid to discourage adults from lighting up in front of children.

It is the latest ‘no-no’ to be added to a long list of proposed playground bylaws expected to come into force before the end of the year.

Smoking will be included in a wide list of ‘offences’ which, if contravened, will lead to a €75 on-the-spot fine.