'Towns around Ireland have a proliferation of them': Coalition to crack down on vape shops through planning laws
The Irish government plans to use planning laws to limit vape shops and considers an outright ban on vapes and nicotine pouches.Summary
The Irish government, led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, is moving to restrict the proliferation of vape shops across Irish towns through planning laws. Martin has expressed strong support for a complete ban on vapes, which he calls "the revenge of big tobacco," citing serious health concerns and mislabelled products. The HSE has found harmful substances in many vapes, including compounds linked to psychosis and lung disease. New legislation is also being prepared to ban nicotine pouch sales to minors. The government views these products as a dangerous resurgence of nicotine addiction, potentially more harmful than cigarettes. Additionally, Martin reiterated his support for a complete ban on sunbeds to reduce melanoma rates.
(Source：Irish Examiner)
