Question 1

What does the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 do?

Accepted Answer

Prohibits sale of single-use vapes (with or without nicotine) in Ireland from commencement, with 6-month transition period allowing existing stock sales. Appoints authorised officers with enforcement powers to inspect, investigate, and issue prohibition notices for contraventions of the sales ban. Creates criminal offences for selling single-use vapes and providing false information, with penalties for first and repeat breaches; excludes medical devices and medicinal products.

Question 2

What stage is the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 8 Jul 2026, the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 is at Fifth Stage in 27th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 was sponsored by Minister for Health, and was introduced on 27 Nov 2025.

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