The Irish Government has officially approved the publication and enactment of the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025, a significant legislative move aimed at prohibiting the retail sale of single-use or disposable vapes. Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill T.D., secured the approval, prioritizing the protection of children from nicotine addiction.
In addition to the ban on disposables, the Minister received authorization to develop laws prohibiting the sale of other nicotine products, such as pouches, to minors. This future legislation will also ban the advertising of these products in all retail outlets and restrict their display in mixed retail environments. Designed to be future-proof, the law will apply to any recreational nicotine products that may emerge, ensuring a stable regulatory baseline as the market evolves.
These measures will be integrated into the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill, which also seeks to regulate the appearance, packaging, flavors, and display of vaping products. Minister Carroll MacNeill stated, "The measures approved today will reduce the attractiveness and availability of current and future nicotine containing products for our young people." Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor welcomed the approval as a vital step in safeguarding future generations from nicotine harms.
