IrelandThe Irish government is considering increasing the tax on vapes after collecting over €22 million in just nine months since its implementation in November 2023. The tax, known as the E-liquid Products Tax (EPT), is levied at €500 per litre and applies to importers and manufacturers under the 'first supply model.' The tax aims to address concerns about the popularity of vapes among young people and regulatory challenges posed by the industry. The Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Act, now law, bans disposable single-use vapes, while related legislation in the Seanad seeks to prohibit flavored vapes and limit packaging design. Concerns have been raised about non-compliant operators, including phone shops, and the influx of unsafe, unregulated vapes into the EU, with recent seizures totaling 94 million units.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about the government's consideration of a vape tax increase and related regulatory actions without overtly favoring either side of the debate. It includes quotes from officials and references to legislative processes but does not take a clear ideological stance. The
