The Government is set to finally reveal today the date on which the ban on smoking in all workplaces, including pubs and restaurants, comes into effect, writes Alison Healy.
The ban will come into effect at the end of next month.
The two start dates which have been under consider- ation are Monday March 22nd or Monday March 29th.
Informed sources said the most likely date is March 29th, to give a longer lead-in time.
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It is understood the announcement of the start date will be made at a press briefing at Government buildings this afternoon.
The Minister for Health, Mr Martin, who announced his plans for the ban just over a year ago, is believed to have discussed the date for the ban with his colleagues at yesterday's Cabinet meeting.