Vaping British American Tobacco calls for excise on vapes in U-turn on pre-budget lobbyingBAT had warned the Department of Finance of the ‘negative impact’ of an excise regime on vapes in September
Vaping Vape retailers ask for more enforcement of industry to root out ‘bad actors’ Vape Business Ireland told the health minister that the ‘lack of ambition’ for inspections of the industry was ‘regrettable’
Big Read No smoke without ire – e-cigs face curbs in bid to stub out teen vapingA ban on disposable devices and sales of all nicotine products to under-18s is on the cards in an attempt to protect the young and the environment
business Tobacco firm Imperial Brands calls for excise duty on vapesCompany says a ‘reasonable’ rate of tax would bring ‘order and control’ to market amid concern over rate of vaping among young people and environmental impact of disposable e-cigarettes
Vaping Ireland’s biggest vape shop says ban on disposable e-cigarettes would breach EU lawHale Vaping says prohibiting sale of disposable vapes would infringe principle of free movement of goods within the EU
Vaping Council chief Owen Keegan calls for ban on disposable vapes to prevent litteringOwen Keegan claims devices which contain lithium-ion batteries are a threat to drains and rivers in letter to Eamon Ryan
Health Bill to introduce ‘outright ban’ on sale of vapes to children approved by CabinetPenalties include fines or up to €5,000 and up to one year in prison
Health HSE assesses popular vape products for breach of tobacco lawPrevious research found certain Elf Bar products and an IVG vape were above legal limit for tank size