Fibber Magee's breaking the smoking ban

[Guest]

> Some interesting updates from VHI news regarding the impacts of the smoking ban in New York;

Isn't it the case that the NY ban is no longer total and that certain exemptions are now granted? If so perhaps comparison with Ireland are not that meaningful? In any case increases in employment and turnover could well be related to wider economic factors that don't necessarily prevail here... ?

 

[Michael]

Insurance

Re: "This is interesting, Is fibber magee's fire insurance invalid if the owners permit illegal activity involving lighting paper and leaves?"

On the other hand have pubs premiums been reduced because of the obvious risk potential removal?

I'ld say not.

 

[ajapale]

People who breach smoke ban ‘may be denied entry to US’

Yes Michael I doubt if the decrease in risk will be reflected in premiums paid.

Another interesting point this time from IOL.

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People who breach smoke ban ‘may be denied entry to US’
16/07/2004 - 10:30:15

The Department of Health has reportedly claimed that smokers prosecuted for breaching the workplace smoking ban risk not being permitted entry to the US or Australia.

Reports this morning said a spokesman for the department said a conviction for breaching the ban could adversely affect a person’s chances of gaining entry to the US or Australia.

The spokesman reportedly said that a number of people were facing prosecution for breaching the ban, with their cases due to come before the courts in September.