The first stage of legislation aimed at banning the sale of single-use vapes has been introduced to the Dáil. Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor presented the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025, emphasizing concerns over rising youth usage and environmental damage. This move follows the recent implementation of a vape tax in November.
The bill proposes restricting available flavors and limiting colors and imagery on packaging to reduce appeal to children. It would also ban devices that resemble toys or games. Murnane O’Connor highlighted Ireland’s history of public health leadership, stating the bill continues the tradition of tackling tobacco-related issues. “The Bill will remove these lower priced products from shops, which is important in making vapes less attractive and available to children,” she said.
Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI) urged thorough scrutiny of the bill, warning of potential loopholes seen in the UK where some disposables were reclassified as reusable. They stressed the importance of vaping as a harm reduction tool for adult smokers.
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