A new Government health plan has outlined measures to ban smoking in outdoor places, reports Independent.ie.

The plan, which aims to tackle health inequalities, said it wants more "tobacco-free" spaces in community settings next year. According to the report, the new plan involves a series of objectives around areas of lifestyle and well-being including obesity, mental health and healthy homes across different Government departments.
The Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025 was published by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan on 11 May. It will involve a comprehensive cross-government approach, with a total of 14 Government Departments responsible for implementing actions for the next 5 years.
Taoiseach (prime minister) Micheál Martin said: “ We are thankfully beginning to slowly emerge from the pandemic and we know more than ever before that people have a greater focus on their health, and an understanding of their overall sense of wellbeing and how it can be impacted so greatly.”