“Moral Panic”—Irish Government Plans Sweeping Anti-Vape Legislation

October 10, 2024 by filtermag.org

“Moral Panic”—Irish Government Plans Sweeping Anti-Vape Legislation

Ireland's Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, received approval to restrict nicotine vapes despite public consultation results. The legislation aims to reduce youth vaping by banning sales to under-18s, limiting flavors and displays, and imposing a new vape tax. Critics fear the restrictions will hinder smoking cessation efforts and harm reduction. Advocates highlight the positive impact of vapes on quitting smoking. Donnelly ignored concerns around removing popular products and flavors, risking a return to smoking. The move has sparked debate on balancing youth protection and harm reduction for adult smokers. McGovern warns against harms of prohibition based on the Australian experience.


18.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 717,042 current smokers in Ireland 21.00% of men are current smokers but only 15.00% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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