Legislation banning sale of e-cigarettes to under 18s will be in place before Christmas
The sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 will be illegal in Ireland before Christmas. That’s according to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, who has today welcomed the completion of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill in both Houses of the Oireachtas. The Bill will now be sent […]
2 years ago
Government plan to ban the sale of vapes to teenagers by July
This will change where nicotine advertisements are placed. Minister Stephen Donnelly will appear in front of Cabinet today and will ask them to sign off on legislation that bans the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes to those under 18. Children under 18-years-old will be banned from buying vapes and any other similar product by July […]
3 years ago
Government to introduce two new regulations for e-cigarettes
The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]
4 years ago
HSE urges public to stop using popular e-cigarette immediately
Those who have used one of these products already and feel unwell should contact their GP. The HSE is urging the public to stop using certain e-cigarettes from the Aroma King range of disposable vapes. In a statement, the health service said the products are non-compliant with EU tobacco legislation, while also asking retailers to […]
4 years ago