Tackle other issues first, then ban smoking in cars

IF Health Minister James Reilly decides on a giant leap forward with a proposal to ban smoking in cars, he’s availing of a cheap fix for an ironclad winner at the wrong time.

It would be far better if he first concentrated on reducing the waiting lists for urgent treatment at hospitals and in providing a fair and equitably located emergency medical service for all.

Should that entail a helicopter on standby or localised fully equipped medical depots — so be it.