Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI) believes the new licensing scheme, effective February 2nd, can be effective but only with robust enforcement. The trade association is urging authorities to crack down on non-compliant operators, specifically targeting phone shops identified as sources of illegal and underage sales.
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BAT Ireland is urging the government to expand its new retail licensing system to include nicotine pouches and increase funding for inspections. With estimates suggesting up to 40% of Ireland’s vape market is illegal, the company argues that strict enforcement and heavy penalties are essential to crack down on rogue operators and prevent underage access.
Read moreLocal authorities, like Mayo County Council, are exploring legislative changes to restrict vape shop advertising by targeting storefront aesthetics and product visibility. Proposals include banning bright signage and cartoon imagery, mandating neutral designs, and requiring products to be stored out of sight. However, current planning laws limit local power, often necessitating national legislation for comprehensive control.
Read moreA new poll commissioned by the campaign group We Vape reveals low public support for the Irish government’s stringent restrictions on nicotine pouches. The survey of 1,038 adults found that fewer than 10% support banning the sale of these products, while over 44% believe they should be regulated rather than prohibited. This comes as Ireland moves to ban disposable vapes and tighten rules on pouch packaging, flavors, and sales to minors.
Read moreThe Irish government has officially approved plans to prohibit the retail sale of single-use disposable vapes, marking a significant step in its public health strategy. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill received cabinet approval to publish the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025, which will make it illegal for retailers to sell these devices. This move aligns the Republic of Ireland with Northern Ireland, where a similar ban was implemented in April 2025.
Read moreThe Irish government is set to take significant steps to curb youth access to nicotine products, with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill seeking Cabinet approval to publish legislation that will ban the sale of disposable vapes. The proposed ban is expected to come into effect six months after the commencement of the act, giving businesses a transition period to sell existing stock.
Read moreIreland’s Department of Health is examining a potential ban on nicotine pouches, a move aimed at curbing the use of these products among children and young adults, the country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Mary Horgan, has confirmed. This consideration comes amidst growing concerns from schools and teachers about the use of these products by children.
Read moreA new tax hike in Ireland, is set to more than double the price of some vaping products, sparking a heated debate among addiction experts, health advocates, and retailers. The new excise duty of 50 cents per milliliter is being imposed on all e-liquids, including nicotine-free versions, a move the Department of Health says is aimed at curbing the “explosion” in vaping among young people.
Read moreA new excise duty on e-liquid products has taken effect in Ireland as of November 1st, leading to significant price increases for vapers across the country. The E-liquid Products Tax, confirmed by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, applies a levy of 50 cents per milliliter to all vape liquids, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. This measure is part of a broader government crackdown on youth vaping and aims to make these products less accessible and affordable.
Read moreMost Irish retailers will face no new direct administrative obligations under the upcoming e-liquid excise tax, set to take effect on November 1st, according to the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA). The association clarified that, similar to the introduction of the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax, the legal responsibility for the new excise will primarily fall on manufacturers and suppliers, not the final retailer, unless the retailer is directly importing products from a supplier based outside the state.
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