Vaping companies face paying thousands of euro every year to hold a licence in Ireland, under new laws being considered by the Government. It is understood Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is examining setting a new annual licence fee of €500 per shop that sells e-cigarettes. It would mean vaping retailers with a number of premises across the country will face paying thousands of euro every year. The sale of tobacco products and vapes by self-service, including vending machines, will also be prohibited. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ieCabinet recently approved a bill that will ban the sale of vaping products to those aged under 18.

Source: Irish Examiner June 19, 2023 06:27 UTC