The tobacco industry is actively pushing the Irish government to increase regulation and implement an excise tax on its “new golden goose”: smoking-alternative products like vapes. British American Tobacco (BAT), a major player in the global vape market with its Vuse brand, is warning that Ireland’s illicit vape trade will thrive unless a planned excise tax is rolled out with strong enforcement measures.
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Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI), the national trade association for vape retailers, is urgently calling on the Irish Minister for Health and the Oireachtas Health Committee to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny of the proposed Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2025. RVI argues that the government’s decision to potentially bypass this crucial step risks devastating small businesses and could drive adult ex-smokers back to traditional cigarettes.
Read moreOn February 2nd, 2025, Ireland’s new licensing system for retailers selling vapes and tobacco products will come into effect. The annual license fee, set at €800 for vape sellers and €1,000 for tobacco sellers, is expected to play a vital role in cracking down on the illicit sales of these products, particularly to minors.
Read moreA recent global report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that 15-year-olds in Ireland have the lowest smoking rates in the European Union (EU) at just 7%. However, the same report also found that Ireland ranks fourth highest in the EU for regular vaping among young people.
Read moreIreland’s Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has secured cabinet approval to proceed with a bill that would drastically reduce the availability and variety of nicotine vapes in the country. The move comes despite the results of a public consultation that showed significant opposition to the proposed measures.
Read moreFinance Minister Chambers has expressed hope to reveal details of a vape tax in the upcoming Budget, set for unveiling on Tuesday, as budget talks continue into the weekend. The Budget 2025 will also include a 1pc cut to USC and a €250 energy credit.
Read moreIn a groundbreaking move, the Northern Ireland Executive has announced plans to end the sale and supply of disposable vapes by April 2025. The decision comes amidst growing concerns over the environmental impact of discarded e-cigarettes and the alarming rise in their use among children and adolescents. Read more
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