Vaping ban

Catholic church to include vaping ban in confirmation pledge for Irish children

Catholic Church to include vaping ban in confirmation pledge for Irish children

The Catholic Church in Ireland will introduce an updated Confirmation pledge from next year that includes a commitment for children not to vape until they turn 18, expanding the traditional alcohol abstinence promise. The new pledge will see 12-year-old children making their Confirmation commit to abstaining from alcohol, smoking, and vaping until they reach 18 … 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