The Irish government has approved proposals to ban the sale of disposable vapes and introduce stricter regulations for nicotine products, aiming to curb youth addiction. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced cabinet support for the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025, which will prohibit the retail sale of disposable e-cigarettes.
This legislation also paves the way for new rules covering other nicotine products, including pouches. Measures will include banning sales to minors, restricting advertising, and removing displays at mixed retail points. “My priority is the protection of our children,” Carroll MacNeill stated, emphasizing that these steps will reduce the appeal and availability of nicotine products to young people. The framework is designed to be “future-proof,” covering potential new recreational nicotine products entering the market.
In parallel, Ireland is strongly backing EU-wide reforms on tobacco taxation. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed support for a European Commission proposal to harmonize taxes on vape liquids and nicotine pouches, alongside increasing minimum tax rates for traditional tobacco. Donohoe described this as a “necessary step” toward a tobacco-free generation, arguing that higher taxes make these products less affordable and better reflect their health costs. While acknowledging concerns about potential smuggling, he assured that enhanced controls are being introduced to mitigate illicit trade.
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