Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 459: To ask the Minister for Transport if an indoor area of Shannon Airport has been set aside as a smoking area for the use of US army personnel; the reason such an exemption exists; and if Irish workers are involved in cleaning such an area. [32971/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The management and operation of Shannon Airport, including compliance with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, is a day-to-day matter for the Dublin Airport Authority, the DAA, and I have no function in relation to the matter. However, I am informed by the DAA that there is no indoor area set aside as a smoking area in Shannon Airport. The company has, however, provided an external smoking area for use by any passengers using Shannon who wish to smoke. I understand from the DAA that this external facility is in full compliance with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004 and is frequently inspected by environmental health officers of the HSE.