Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Public Health Minister Frank Feighan have received government approval to implement additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of nicotine inhalation products such as e-cigarettes.
According to a new proposal, Ireland will ban the sale of e-cigarettes and related products in vending machines, temporary or mobile locations, and areas where children gather or activities take place. In addition, advertising of e-cigarettes will be prohibited near public transportation, movie theaters, and schools.
Donaldson stated, "These measures aim to protect our children and young people from starting to use e-cigarettes." "We recognize that nicotine is a highly addictive drug and today we are taking action to make it harder for young people to access these products and to remove advertisements for these products from our children's daily lives.
These proposals will be included in the current "Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhalation Product) Bill" that is being drafted. The bill is expected to be completed and published by the end of the year. The legislation will aim to regulate any product or ingredient that can be used to consume nicotine vapor.
The bill now includes provisions prohibiting the sale of nicotine inhalation products to individuals below the age of 18, and introduces licensing requirements for the retail of tobacco and nicotine inhalation products. Other measures included in the bill comprise:
Underage individuals are prohibited from selling tobacco and nicotine inhalation products. These products cannot be sold through vending machines, temporary or mobile devices, or at locations where children are present. Retailers who are convicted will face the shortest possible suspension period and a specified fine. Frank Feighan, the Minister of State responsible for public health, welfare, and national drug strategy, welcomed the government's approval of these measures.
In our country, smoking continues to cause approximately 4,500 deaths every year," he said. "We recognize that some adult smokers use nicotine inhalation products to help them quit smoking. However, we are well aware that these products have no benefits for our children, young people, or non-smokers, and that is why we are taking action today.
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