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Vape tax could rise in Budget after raising €22m in nine months

Vape tax could rise in Budget after raising €22m in nine months

The levy currently adds €1 in tax to a standard 2ml vape, but Minister for Finance Simon Harris is considering an increase

Number of young people smoking daily drops to lowest level in a decade

Number of young people smoking daily drops to lowest level in a decade

The year with the highest rate of daily smokers in this age group over the past decade was in 2018 at 25.4 per cent, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Giving up smoking could save you €6,700 a year, figures show

Giving up smoking could save you €6,700 a year, figures show

Significant savings can also be made in reducing caffeine intake,

Ryanair welcomes decision by Malta court to convict disruptive passenger

Ryanair welcomes decision by Malta court to convict disruptive passenger

Taoiseach reveals anxiety over ‘mass rebellion’ to smoking ban

Taoiseach reveals anxiety over ‘mass rebellion’ to smoking ban

Almost 25% told to go to GP after free heart health check

Almost 25% told to go to GP after free heart health check

Ireland has lowest rate of smoking among 15-year-olds in the EU, research shows

Ireland has lowest rate of smoking among 15-year-olds in the EU, research shows

Nicotine replacement therapy doubles chances of quitting smoking - HSE

Nicotine replacement therapy doubles chances of quitting smoking - HSE

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

NRT are licensed medicines that safely give you lower levels of nicotine. They help you cope with cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Cabinet approves plan to raise minimum age to buy cigarettes

Cabinet approves plan to raise minimum age to buy cigarettes

Tue, 14 May, 2024

It would make Ireland the first country in the EU to take the measure.

Smoking age to rise to 21 under proposed new legislation

Smoking age to rise to 21 under proposed new legislation

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Data shows that those aged 18 to 21 are at high risk of becoming smokers

Ban on tobacco and disposable vapes to be extended to Northern Ireland

Ban on tobacco and disposable vapes to be extended to Northern Ireland

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The new UK Bill will need the approval of the Stormont Assembly

Vaping tax delayed over fears it could discourage smokers from trying to quit

Vaping tax delayed over fears it could discourage smokers from trying to quit

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

In a pre-budget submission, the Department of Health said a balance need to be struck to discourage young people from vaping, while also supporting smokers who wish to quit

Number of people reporting good health falls slightly

Number of people reporting good health falls slightly

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Research as part of the Healthy Ireland initiative found 80 per cent of people rated their health as being good or very good this year, down from 82 per cent in 2022

Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1

Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

The proposal from the Irish Heart Foundation represents a more than 25 per cent increase in price.