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Smoking ban 'has closed 100 pubs' | Smoking ban 'has closed 100 pubs' |
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More than 100 bars in Northern Ireland have closed since the introduction of the smoking ban, it has been claimed. | More than 100 bars in Northern Ireland have closed since the introduction of the smoking ban, it has been claimed. |
The Federation of Retail Licensed Trade said that 7% of Northern Ireland's pubs and bars had gone out of business since the ban's introduction a year ago. | The Federation of Retail Licensed Trade said that 7% of Northern Ireland's pubs and bars had gone out of business since the ban's introduction a year ago. |
Its chief executive Stephen Kelly said: "The much-promoted view that non-smokers would be rushing to premises has not materialised. | |
"We expect another 100 to close next year." | "We expect another 100 to close next year." |
The Federation of Retail Licensed Trade represents about 1,100 pubs, hotels and restaurants. | The Federation of Retail Licensed Trade represents about 1,100 pubs, hotels and restaurants. |
Mr Kelly also acknowledged some landlords had fared well since the ban's introduction. | Mr Kelly also acknowledged some landlords had fared well since the ban's introduction. |
"Some of our members who set up an outdoor smoking area and put on good quality food have done really well," he said. | "Some of our members who set up an outdoor smoking area and put on good quality food have done really well," he said. |
Earlier on Wednesday, it emerged more than 130 people have been fined since a ban on smoking in public places was introduced in Northern Ireland exactly one year ago. | Earlier on Wednesday, it emerged more than 130 people have been fined since a ban on smoking in public places was introduced in Northern Ireland exactly one year ago. |
The majority of penalties was given to drivers of work vehicles. | The majority of penalties was given to drivers of work vehicles. |
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