Ireland

Irish Health Minister proposes to raise legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 to reduce smoking rates.

Irish customs officials seize over €160,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco at Dublin Port in ongoing crackdown on smuggling.

Chinese e-cigarette exports to Ireland in February 2024 totaled $5.46 million, down 6.01% month-on-month but up 88.88% year-on-year.

Wicklow candidate Graham Richmond calls for ban on disposable e-cigarettes at Fine Gael Ard Fheis, gaining party support.

Irish MEP Barry Andrews warns Ireland must completely ban disposable e-cigarettes to prevent environmental and health crisis among youth.

Plxsur achieves $1 billion merger revenue goal, aiming for 20% market share in global e-cigarette industry within 5 years.

Irish MEP Barry Andrews calls for complete ban on disposable e-cigarettes, applauds government restrictions on sales to minors.

Irish government considers raising legal smoking age to 21, implementing outdoor e-cigarette ban in public areas. Minister suggests legislation.