Ireland to Raise Minimum Legal Age for Tobacco Sales to 21

Ireland to Raise Minimum Legal Age for Tobacco Sales to 21

The Irish government has approved new legislation to increase the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. The Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024, announced by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, aims to reduce smoking rates, particularly among young people. Smoking rates in Ireland have plateaued at 18% for several years, … Read more