20x20: The Introduction Of The Smoking Ban in Ireland 2004

Today we are continuing with Newstalk's 20 x 20 topic, where we reflect upon the 20 most influential moments of the last 20 years.

Here on Lunchtime live we are looking back upon the introduction of the smoking ban in Ireland in 2004; how it smokers, non-smokers and pub restaurant and nightlcub owners. 

Andrea spoke to John Mallon of Forest Ireland who is a passionate smoker and saw the ban as having a huge negative impact on the social aspect of public life.

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