Smoking ban
Vintners drop suit plan
The group representing the majority of Dublin publicans has abandoned proposals to mount a legal challenge to the smoking ban.
In a statement, the Licensed Vintners' Association said it was disappointed that no compromise was reached, particularly in relation to enforcement.
However, it said it accepted the smoking ban would come into force on 29 March, and it encouraged its members to uphold the law.
It also called for the support of Dublin drinkers to respect the law.
