Department of Health legislation to ban single-use vapes criticised as disproportionate by Rome

Thirty million vapes being dumped in bins annually, says waste industry

Social Democrats TD warns against using UK definition as industry has exploited loophole in British law

Trade body says self-assessment of vape tax liability ‘clearly not robust enough if returns are at such a shockingly low level’

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in Ireland, according to a report by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of ‘strong opposition’ from industry over vapes and pouches

Micheál Martin says he is worried vapes came to market ‘without any proper health assessment’

As new rules come into force, British American Tobacco says licensing system should include nicotine pouches

Data from Royal London Ireland shows cost of life insurance could drop by 50% if smokers quit

Proposed law to ban disposable vapes should go further, says Fianna Fáíl TD

Tánaiste says he has ‘significant concerns that we’re not having that sort of discussion at a policy level in Ireland that every other European country is having’

Under the new licensing system retailers will have to pay a total fee of €1,800 to sell tobacco or nicotine inhaling products

Social Democrats TD Jen Cummins hits out at marketing of nicotine products, ‘the bane of parents’ lives’

Of 52 findings of non-compliance in 2024, 19 have to date resulted in court proceedings

Industry warns that Ireland risks becoming an even greater target for criminal smugglers

The legal cannabinoid substance was the second most common drug used by patients presenting with psychosis over a 21-month period, research found

People aged 18-24 are more likely to vape but less likely to drink regularly than older adults, according to a new CSO survey.

Micheál Martin eyes other areas of potential reform including product placement and flavours

Shops will have to ‘hide’ vapes, with ban on single-use devices, ‘significant’ restrictions on flavours to reduce appeal to young people

‘We have seen products with “Gummy Bear”, “Jolly Ranger”, ‘Skittels’ and “Slushee” flavour descriptions’ – firms blow whistle on nicotine-inhaling products