Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

Unfortunately, the meeting is during Seanad sitting hours so we cannot partake. As a result of the smoking ban and the increase in drinking in the home, a social and health challenge regarding smoking in the home has arisen. Those who originally went to the pub for a drink and a smoke are now smoking at home in front of their children. They are not out doing press ups and sit ups, they did not change their habits and now they smoke at home. Children do not have a choice and must put up with it. That is one of the challenges the vintners will put to us and when we meet them, I would like all Members of this House and the Leader to have an open ear——