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Fri 08 Aug 2003Martin rejects move for smoking ban compromiseNo compromise or delay of any kind will be allowed in the introduction of the blanket ban on smoking in the workplace, according to the Minister for Health, writes Marie O'HalloranRejecting the latest compromise proposals from publicans to limit the blanket pub smoking ban, Mr Martin effectively dismissed any further attempts to dilute his initiative, no matter who sought it.