Madam, - The introduction of the smoking ban on March 29th, 2004 was a positive measure that will have long-term health benefits for generations of Irish people.
As a healthcare worker, I give credit to all responsible for its inception. I also give credit to Irish people for embracing this as a new way of life.
I remain troubled by one particular consequence of the ban. On porches, patios or pavements, smokers stamp out cigarettes wherever they please.
When did we as a nation accept the Emerald Isle as one giant ashtray? - Yours, etc,
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Dr JENNY LYNCH, Estuary Court, Rochestown, Cork.