<P> Smoking in workplaces in Ireland was banned on 29 March 2004 , making Ireland the first country in the world to institute an outright ban on smoking in workplaces . From that date onwards , under the Public Health ( Tobacco ) Acts , it has been illegal to smoke in all enclosed workplaces . The ban is strictly enforced and includes bars , restaurants , clubs , offices , public buildings , company cars , trucks , taxis and vans . A private residence is considered a workplace when tradespeople , such as plumbers or electricians , are working there . € 3,000 is the maximum fine on the spot , while a prison sentence can also be given at a later time for violators . The law exempts dwellings , prisons , nursing homes , psychiatric wards , hotel rooms charitable accommodation and college dorm rooms . Certain buildings such as some hospitals forbid smoking anywhere in the grounds . </P>
<P> Smoking in workplaces in Ireland was banned on 29 March 2004 , making Ireland the first country in the world to institute an outright ban on smoking in workplaces . From that date onwards , under the Public Health ( Tobacco ) Acts , it has been illegal to smoke in all enclosed workplaces . The ban is strictly enforced and includes bars , restaurants , clubs , offices , public buildings , company cars , trucks , taxis and vans . A private residence is considered a workplace when tradespeople , such as plumbers or electricians , are working there . € 3,000 is the maximum fine on the spot , while a prison sentence can also be given at a later time for violators . The law exempts dwellings , prisons , nursing homes , psychiatric wards , hotel rooms charitable accommodation and college dorm rooms . Certain buildings such as some hospitals forbid smoking anywhere in the grounds . </P>
when did the smoking ban come in ireland
when did the smoking ban come in ireland
29 March 2004
29 March 2004