Enforcing proposed single-use vape ban may cost over €3m a year, Oireachtas research says
A proposed ban on single-use vapes in Ireland could cost over €3 million annually to enforce, according to Oireachtas research.Summary
Oireachtas research indicates that enforcing a proposed ban on single-use vapes in Ireland, along with other related government measures, could cost approximately €3.1 million per year. The regulatory impact analysis highlights the need for 40 full-time positions within the HSE to effectively enforce the ban. Training and developing expertise within the HSE’s National Environmental Health Service will also incur costs, as there is currently limited EU-level support or frameworks for these measures. The Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill, currently progressing through the Oireachtas, aims to reduce smoking and vaping rates, particularly among young people, and address the environmental damage caused by these products. While the ban may negatively impact retail businesses if overall vape sales decline, the research suggests potential public health and economic benefits if youth vaping decreases without a corresponding increase in youth smoking.
(Source：Irish Examiner)
