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Reception Date
07.06.23
Category
GOODS AND MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
Tobacco
Ministries & Departments
Department of Health
Responsible Departments
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Products & Services concerned
The draft Bill is to regulate the retail sale of tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products including e-cigarettes.
Related EU Law
None
According to the 2022 Healthy Ireland Survey, Ireland’s current adult (aged 15 and over) smoking rate is 18% or almost 1 in 5 of the population. This is composed of 14% daily smokers and 4% occasional smokers. The highest rate is among those between the ages of 25-34 at 24% or nearly 1 in 4.
The primary objective of the Bill is to regulate the retail sale of tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products including the introduction of a licensing system and further restrictions on the sale of these products.
This timeline summarizes key events in the notification process
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| Organisation | Comments | Date | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent European Vape Alliance | Download | 2023-09-08 | 5 |
Commenting Organisation
Network
Notified law