The Irish Department of Health is reviewing its tobacco control policy to consider a ban on selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products to anyone born after a certain date. This move, inspired by upcoming UK legislation, aims to phase out smoking and vaping entirely for future generations.
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The Irish Government is planning to increase the tax on vaping products in the upcoming Budget 2027, scheduled for October 6. This decision follows reports that the current levy, introduced in late 2024, has generated over €22 million in provisional revenue within its first nine months of operation.
Read moreThe Irish parliament, the Oireachtas, has passed the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025. The legislation, which completed its parliamentary process on July 7, awaits the signature of President Catherine Connolly before taking full effect in January 2027. Retailers will have a six-month transition period starting in July 2026 to clear existing stock.
Read moreIrish authorities are preparing to enforce a nationwide ban on disposable vapes following the successful passage of new legislation through both Houses of the Oireachtas. The bill now awaits the signature of the President to officially become law.
Read moreResponsible Vaping Ireland (RVI) has issued a stark warning regarding the newly published Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026. While supporting youth protection measures, the association representing over 3,300 independent retailers argues that banning flavored vapes will critically undermine public health.
Read moreIrish authorities are warning parents that smoking in a vehicle with passengers under 18 is illegal and carries an immediate fine, while vaping can also trigger penalties if it impairs driving visibility.
Read moreItaly has formally petitioned the European Commission to block Ireland’s proposed ban on disposable vapes. The Italian business ministry argues the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill violates the EU’s free movement of goods and represents an unjustified “total prohibition.” This rare diplomatic intervention forces the Irish government to defend its public health strategy on the European stage before the legislation can clear the Seanad and become law.
Read moreIrish lawmakers are being urged to tighten the legal definition of “single-use vapes” in upcoming legislation. Critics warn that copying the UK’s wording could allow manufacturers to exploit loopholes, such as adding fake charging ports to disposable devices to evade the ban.
Read moreThe Irish Government has approved the publication of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026, a comprehensive legislative package designed to “future-proof” nicotine regulation. Announced by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, the bill officially prohibits the sale of nicotine pouches to individuals under 18 and restricts all e-cigarette flavors to tobacco only. This move signals Ireland’s intent to maintain its position as a global leader in tobacco and nicotine control through aggressive retail and aesthetic restrictions.
Read moreIreland is introducing significant changes to its tobacco and vaping sectors, including a new mandatory licensing system managed by the HSE starting February 2026, with annual fees up to €1,800. Concurrently, retailers will see restored and slightly increased profit margins on tobacco products following a price revision effective February 26, offsetting previous excise duty hikes.
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