Major problems with smoking area compliance

While convictions for allowing smoking in the workplace have dropped, the main problem areas are designated smoking areas in pubs and clubs, according to a HSE report out yesterday.

Over the six-month period April-September 2014, there were eight court convictions for breaches of the Public Health Tobacco Act, which was introduced in 2004.

Fines up to €700 were imposed in these eight cases, and costs of up to €2,185 were also imposed.