Vape sellers face €2,000 fine at kids' events in Ireland

Vape sellers face €2,000 fine at kids’ events in Ireland

Ireland is cracking down on the sale of vaping products to children with a hefty new fine. Sellers caught offering nicotine-inhaling products like vapes at events aimed at kids could now face an on-the-spot penalty of €2,000. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced this tough measure as part of ongoing efforts to protect young people … Read more

Vaping ban on the horizon: Ireland toughens stance on e-cigarettes

Vaping ban on the horizon: Ireland toughens stance on e-cigarettes

Ireland is set to crack down on single-use vapes, with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly seeking Cabinet approval for a sweeping ban. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and import of disposable e-cigarettes, citing both environmental and public health concerns. If approved, the ban could be in place before a potential March election, … Read more

Vaping to be banned for under 18s under new legislation

The Cabinet is set to approve laws to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to under 18. The legislation – which is expected to be passed this summer – would also limit where e-cigarettes can be sold. Additionally, it would limit who is allowed to sell vaping products, prohibiting them from vending machines and kid-friendly events. … Read more