Ministers for Health introduce the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 to the Oireachtas
The Dental Health Foundation welcomes the news that The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, on behalf of the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, will today commence the passage of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 through the Oireachtas.
The legislation, which will be presented at Second Stage in Dáil Éireann this afternoon, provides for a prohibition on the sale of single-use vapes. This measure represents the latest in a series of actions aimed at reducing smoking and vaping prevalence and preventing the children and young people from starting to use nicotine.
Single-use vapes have emerged rapidly on the Irish market in recent years, while vaping rates among children have increased. Their pricing, ease of use and attractive design mean they are particularly appealing to young people.
There are also significant environmental harms from these products, as their single-use function generates unnecessary waste and environmental damage.
Although further research is needed, early evidence suggests that vaping can harm oral health. The chemicals involved may damage the mouth, teeth, and gums, potentially leading to bad breath and gum disease.
For more information on how vaping can affect your oral health, see our new information postcard "Vaping, Nicotine Pouches and your Oral Health".