Tax hike that will more than double price of vapes will hit smokers trying to quit, warns GP
November 04, 2025 by independent.ie
Tax hike that will more than double price of vapes will hit smokers trying to quit, warns GP
Tax hikes in Ireland, doubling vape prices, concern addicts quitting cigarettes and impact smokers. The Department of Health targets youth vaping but faces backlash. Irish Heart Foundation supports tax due to rising youth vaping rates. Vape shop owners fear black market growth and loss of adult customers. UK plans similar vape tax next year. Responsible Vaping Ireland backs the tax for public health. Enforcement and restrictions on flavors and sales are proposed. Vape shops foresee challenges in compliance and business sustainability amid rising prices.
October 31, 2025 by thejournal.ie
Cost of vaping to rise tomorrow as new tax on e-liquid kicks in
Starting tomorrow, a new tax of 50c per ml on e-liquid products in Ireland will increase vaping cos…
October 31, 2025 by fm104.ie
Tax on vapes to kick in from tomorrow
A new tax on vaping products will double prices, with a 50 cent increase per milliliter of e-liquid…
October 31, 2025 by rte.ie
New vape tax announced in budget to take effect
A new tax on e-liquid for vape products, set at 50c per milliliter, goes into effect tomorrow, excl…
17.20% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 700,910 current smokers in Ireland 20.00% of men are current smokers but only 14.60% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
