Howell, Fenton (2005) Smoke-free bars in Ireland: a runaway success. Tobacco Control, 14, (2), pp. 73-74. doi: 10.1136/tc.2005.011304.
External website: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC174801...
On 29 March 2004, Ireland became the first country in the world to implement legislation creating smoke-free enclosed workplaces that included bars and restaurants. While the legislation involved all workplaces, with minor exceptions, national and international media attention focused on how the legislation would be implemented in bars. Many commentators looked on in disbelief and suggested that Irish bars, globally iconic for smokin’ and drinkin’, would be the last place on earth one would expect to see go smoke-free. If Irish bars could successfully go smoke-free, what was the problem elsewhere?
L Social psychology and related concepts > Social context > Context discouraging substance use > Substance free context
L Social psychology and related concepts > Physical context, location or place > Alcohol beverage sales outlet (shop / pub / bar)
MM-MO Crime and law > Substance use laws > Tobacco / cigarette laws
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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