Ireland Repeats Failed Nicotine Policies Seen Across Europe

March 06, 2026 by prohibitiondoesnotwork.com

Ireland Repeats Failed Nicotine Policies Seen Across Europe

Prohibition Does Not Work (PDNW) criticizes Ireland's plan to restrict reduced-risk nicotine products, citing failed policies in Europe. Research shows bans lead consumers to illicit markets or back to smoking. PDNW advises against repeating ineffective measures and urges embracing harm-reduction strategies like Sweden's. The group emphasizes the importance of regulating, not banning, smoke-free nicotine products to protect public health. PDNW warns that pushing these products into illicit markets could harm youth protections. The message is clear: prohibition does not effectively address smoking issues, and Ireland should focus on successful harm-reduction measures instead.

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17.00% 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

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