Ireland Is Failing at Smoking Cessation. Now It Will Tax Vapes Hard.
October 21, 2025 by filtermag.org
Ireland Is Failing at Smoking Cessation. Now It Will Tax Vapes Hard.
Ireland will implement a tax of €0.50 per milliliter on all vaping e-liquids, becoming the highest in the EU. The government aims to further restrict vape products and flavors, despite missing smoke-free targets. Advocates argue that high vape taxes hinder smoking cessation efforts, especially as vapes were aiding in reducing smoking rates. The tax is viewed as counterproductive, disproportionately affecting low-income individuals and leading to a potential rise in smoking and black-market product use. While the government cites youth protection and reducing accessibility, critics believe it penalizes smokers trying to quit. The tax contradicts evidence showing affordable vape access aids in smoking cessation.
October 21, 2025 by vaping360.com
Ireland Launches Steep Vape Tax Next Month
Ireland will tax all e-liquid (with or without nicotine) at a rate of €0.50 per milliliter. For ope…
17.20% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 730,000 current smokers in Ireland 20.00% of men are current smokers but only 14.60% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
