Robert Forde, Director of Environmental Health at Fermanagh District Council has said it is not too late for businesses to make contact with the Council, should they need guidance ahead of Monday's ban.

"It is important that businesses are fully prepared to comply with the new law next Monday, and that they use this last week to make final preparations, such as putting up their signs and informing their customers and staff on where they can and can't smoke."

The Council recommends:

*Communicating with your customers and staff, advising them of the areas and vehicles which will be smoke-free from next Monday 30th April.

*Ensuring you have the correct signage displayed at all your public entrances of smoke-free premises and vehicles *Making sure you have provided facilities for disposing of cigarette ends.

*Having procedures to deal with someone lighting up.

*Taking ashtrays away from smoke-free areas.