Nicotine, Vaping & Tobacco

Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill and related regulation

Timeline 1145 events shown · 592 lobbying returns · 798 PQs · 8 divisions

• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether nicotine inhaling products (vapes) or nicotine pouches are affected by any of the provisions of the WHO FCTC Article 5.3; whether companies and individuals that do not have ties to the tobacco industry are entitled to seek to engage with members of the Oireachtas and with officials in Government Departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27361/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of recent media reports (details supplied) highlighting significant illicit cigarette seizures in Ireland given that seizures in the first three months of 2026 have nearly equalled the total for all of 2025; whether he accepts that, notwithstanding the Revenue Commissioner's enforcement successes, current tobacco excise rates may be incentivising smokers to seek illicit alternatives and making Ireland a target for smugglers; whether he will take these factors into account in preparing this year's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25539/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has conducted research into restricting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies only, similar to measures introduced in Australia; if so, if she will publish or share this research; and the policy considerations currently under review in this area. [24148/26]
• 2026-04-13
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the value of tobacco products tax collected in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22256/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the rationale for distinguishing between nicotine inhaling and nicotine-consumption products in the proposed Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and the implications of any differentiation in terms of regulatory approaches. [19208/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons in relation to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19271/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research into the increasing prevalence of larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19272/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices, which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor that are becoming increasingly prevalent; her views on whether these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16473/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons when drafting the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025, and in particular the United Kingdom with regards to their issues in banning larger disposable nicotine vaping devices which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16474/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact to date of the December 2025 regulations strengthening non-duty-paid tobacco limits; the data available on the prevalence of non-Irish duty-paid cigarettes before and after the introduction of the new regulations; the way in which the Revenue Commissioners are monitoring compliance; the monthly number of passengers found in breach of the revised limits; the quantities seized and the fixed penalties issued since commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18036/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of roll-on roll-off (RORO) and lift-on /lift-off (LOLO) freight containers and foot passengers processed through Dublin Port in 2025; the number of searches conducted and tobacco seizures recorded at Dublin Port since December 2025; whether additional inspection capacity, detection technology or risk-profiling resources were deployed at Dublin Port following the introduction of new non-duty-paid tobacco enforcement measures in December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18037/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the criteria used by the Revenue Commissioners to risk-assess and select passengers for inspection in relation to non-duty-paid tobacco allowances; whether this criteria was amended following the December 2025 regulatory changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18038/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce amendments to regulate nicotine pouches in the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 given that the European Commission has indicated its intention to publish its evaluation of the Tobacco Products Directive in the first half of 2026 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18035/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health following on from the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025, her plans to deal with the sale and advertising of nicotine pouches targeted at minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18107/26]
• 2026-03-04
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Legislation on vaping
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Ryan O'Meara Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed licensing system for retailers selling vaping products and cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16667/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the current methods of payment for the tobacco and nicotine inhaling products licence; if the introduction of any additional payment methods for retailers are currently being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17074/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2014; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14788/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for tobacco and or cigarette smuggling in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14789/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of summary and indictable convictions secured in 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026, for the evasion of tobacco excise duty and illegal selling of illicit tobacco, in addition to the total money collected in these years from associated fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14790/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the resources he is allocating to Revenue; the new or improved enforcement actions being taken to combat illicit tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14791/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance how effective the new regulations introduced in November 2025 that strengthen rules relating to the amount of duty-paid tobacco products an individual can bring into Ireland from another European Union (EU) Member State have been in reducing the number of non-Irish duty paid cigarettes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14792/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether the Government has examined the feasibility of introducing in Ireland a "generational smoking ban" (that is a permanent prohibition on the sale of tobacco products to persons born on or after a specified year), similar to that proposed in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-2025; whether she considers such a measure will be legally and constitutionally permissible in Ireland having regard to EU law (including Directive 2014/40/EU on tobacco products and relevant internal market rules) and domestic law; the legal advice or analysis that has been undertaken or commissioned by her Department; the legislative changes which will be required to give effect to such a measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14151/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services from 2015 to 2025, and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14793/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the funding which has been provided to establish the vaping and nicotine use prevention campaign; if annual funding will be made available to it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14794/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the plans her Department has to establish a stop vaping service, modelled on the successful QUITLINE service, to support individuals quit e-cigarettes and other novel nicotine products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14795/26]
• 2026-02-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when the draft Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13895/26]
• 2026-02-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that the proposal to ban flavoured nicotine inhalation devices could have a knock-on increase in the number of cigarette smokers; the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13181/26]
• 2026-02-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline any research carried out by her Department into the potential risks of banning flavoured nicotine inhalation devices; whether the potential knock-on increase in people reverting to cigarette smoking was considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13182/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the guidelines for e-cigarettes/vaping on public transport, in hospitals, and so on; her plans to update these guidelines; the mechanisms for enforcement of such measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12005/26]
• 2026-02-12
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Tackling illicit trade
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Peter Roche Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the date on which the cash and tobacco detector dog commenced duty at Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10638/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Peter Roche Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the date on which the cash and tobacco detector dog was replaced by the drug-detector dog at Ireland West Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10639/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health regarding the new tobacco licence required of shops selling cigarettes, if she has considered that small shops are already struggling and that many cannot afford this additional €1,800 annual cost; her views on whether people will simply go to large retailers if they cannot purchase cigarettes from their small local shops; the reason small local shops are expected to pay the same cost as a large retailer; if she is aware of the damage this will cause to the rural economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10850/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the further measures being considered by his Department to combat the illicit tobacco trade, considering the year-on-year decrease in the volume and value of illicit tobacco products seized in 2025, as per the Revenue Commissioners headline results for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10060/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the annual value of cigarettes confiscated by the State for non-payment of customs or other taxes or duties, for each year from 2016 to 2025 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9275/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to basing the cost of the licence to sell cigarettes, currently at €1,000 on the volume of cigarettes sold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9274/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding vaping; her plans to address this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7820/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Climate

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated environmental impact of disposable vape products, particularly plastic waste; whether a ban or strict regulation is being considered as part of Ireland’s climate and waste reduction commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5400/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the marketing, packaging and prominent retail display of vapes and snuff products are designed to attract children and young people; if she will introduce legislation requiring these products to be kept out of sight in retail outlets, similar to tobacco products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5396/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 5 returns Budgetary mattersTrade

  • Excise Duty on tobacco products.
  • The nicotine pouch category in Ireland
  • The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
  • Tobacco Retail Price Lists
  • The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 3 returns EU AffairsHealth

  • Sharing BAT's submission to public consultation on Tobacco Excise Directive held by European Commission
  • Information sharing on BAT's positions on underage access to nicotine products, and evidence on regulation to prevent underage access
  • Future regulation of nicotine products
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Marie Keating Foundation Health

  • Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 2 returns Health

  • Expansion of QUIT services
  • Nicotine product regulation
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the specific monitoring or targeted enforcement operations in place in the Border region to address trade in illicit roll-your-own tobacco; the results of such operations over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3456/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Peter 'Chap' Cleere Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if legislation is planned to ban the practice of vaping from public gathering places in the same way as the actual smoking ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4019/26]
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited Trade

  • Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 5 returns Health

  • Tobacco policy
  • WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Contro
  • Statements on the use of vapes and nicotine products by young people and adolescents
  • Novel nicotine products and e-cigarettes.
  • Tobacco Tax
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Pat the Cope Gallagher Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated scale and value of the illicit roll-your-own tobacco market in Ireland; the most recent figures available on seizures and Revenue assessments; the estimated loss to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2961/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2962/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the experience of the UK Government in relation to their ban on disposable nicotine vapes in June 2025; specifically in reference to the continued legality of larger disposable devices (details supplied); if she is conscious of the need to include these devices in the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2964/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons when drafting the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2965/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of premises inspected pursuant to the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002, as amended, and under S.I. No. 271/2016, in each year since commencement, by type of premises inspected, in tabular form. [2717/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections of vape shops and other retail outlets which sell vaping products in each year 2021 to 2025, by type of premises inspected, in tabular form. [2718/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the timeline for publication and introduction of the public health (tobacco products and nicotine-inhaling products) (amendment) Bill; to outline the scope of measures on newer products such as nicotine pouches which the Government agreed in November 2025 to add to the Bill; the way in which the proposed measures will align with review of the EU Tobacco Products Directive and the development of a harmonised EU-wide framework for regulating novel nicotine products which Government stated would be more effective than individual Member State action. [2742/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if practical guidance on the operation of the retail licensing system for the sale of tobacco and vaping products will issue to retailers ahead of the February 2026 introduction date. [2743/26]
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited 2 returns Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to selected members of the Oireachtas following statements made during a Dáil debate on vaping, providing factual information and evidence on vaping and nicotine products, including youth use, smoking cessation, flavours, and potential implications of proposed regulatory measures.
  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether Revenue has identified particular towns, road corridors or entry points in the Border region where illicit roll-your-own tobacco activity is concentrated; the additional actions being directed toward these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2184/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of illicit tobacco manufacturing facilities, including any roll-your-own production sites, that have been detected or dismantled in the Border region over the past five years; the quantities of product seized in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2187/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  David Maxwell Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy David Maxwell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the resources currently allocated to Revenue for the enforcement of controls on illicit roll-your-own tobacco, including staffing levels, specialist units and detection technology; if any additional measures are planned to strengthen enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2188/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which Revenue will track the implementation of the new regulation on the seizure of tobacco from passengers found to be carrying in excess of duty-free limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2190/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide data for 2025 on the number of cigarette and tobacco seizures carried out by the Revenue Commissioners; the location of each seizure; the volume and value of each seizure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2191/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of fines issued by the courts for offences related to tobacco smuggling and its illicit sale in each of the years 2023 to 2025, the number of fines that were paid and remain unpaid for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2192/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners, working on a multi-agency basis with An Garda Síochána and others, have identified any links between illicit roll-your-own tobacco activity and organised crime networks; the extent of such involvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2305/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Joanna Byrne Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Revenue has identified any increase in the sale of illicit roll-your-own tobacco via online platforms or social media; the enforcement tools available to address this activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2366/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if legislation is planned to ban the practice called vaping from public gathering places such as pubs, restaurants, shops, offices and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2318/26]
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ascertain government policy in the vape sector
• 2026-01-04
  LOBBY
  David Curtin & Co Ltd Health

  • Invite public representatives to a briefing on new research relating to the impact of a ban on all vape flavours on adults currently using vapes to stop smoking
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to bring forward amendments to the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 to explicitly include nicotine pouches within its scope; whether all relevant provisions of the Act will apply to such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72325/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the specific regulatory measures she is preparing in relation to nicotine pouches as part of the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2025; including any proposed restrictions, controls, or enforcement mechanisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72326/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if proposed mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products will be provided in both Irish and English as is this case with tobacco product warnings which were made bilingual in 2008. [70347/25]
• 2025-11-26
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being put in place to monitor and enforce retailer compliance with the requirements of the new e-liquid products tax, noting recent media reports that certain alternative retailers selling vaping products have been subject to investigation by the Revenue Commissioners over concerns of tax evasions. [66652/25]
• 2025-11-26
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if non-specialist tobacco and vape retailers, such as barbers and phone shops, will be allowed to continue to sell vaping and tobacco products under the Department's proposed retail licensing system; and to outline the specific criteria for a retailer to obtain a licence under the new system. [66654/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the price of 20 cigarettes in Ireland will be affected given the current European Commission proposal for a new own resource based on a tobacco consumption tax and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65433/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider including restrictions on nicotine pouch products in the public health (nicotine inhaling products) Bill when presented; the current regulations in place to ensure harmful and unregulated ingredients are not used in these pouches; and if she will consider proposing legislation which will prevent the free distribution of all nicotine products, pouches and otherwise, for marketing purposes. [64097/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health her plans to regulate the sale of nicotine products for oral consumption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64167/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce regulations on the sale and use of nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65062/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance whether his Department has carried out, or plans to carry out, an assessment of the potential implications for the tobacco market arising from the proposed tax equalisation measures under the revised EU Tobacco Taxation Directive, particularly where higher excise rates may increase the price of roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco and fuel increases in the already high-level of smuggling and illicit trade in RYO tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63459/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will seek trusted flagger status through Coimisiún na Meán to allow them to address the sale of illicit tobacco products on social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63460/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will amend the current contract with its suppliers of unique identifier codes for tobacco products in order to introduce provisions for emergency ordering of unique identifier codes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63461/25]
• 2025-11-13
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Finance the number, and the cost of disposal, of vape products seized by the Revenue Commissioners, from 2020 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [61349/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to provide additional supports to persons attempting to quit vaping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61568/25]
• 2025-11-06
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Finance if funding has been allocated for expanded operations to the Joint Agency Task Force to tackle the cross-Border smuggling of illicit tobacco products. [60616/25]
• 2025-11-06
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Finance

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance in relation to the excise on e-liquid commencing on 1 November 2025, the expected annual revenue, the assumptions used on price elasticity and switching to illicit supply; the schedule of evaluation to assess impacts on smoking and vaping prevalence by age cohort; the ring-fencing of proceeds for cessation supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60766/25]
• 2025-11-06
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health to outline the body or authority responsible for inspecting and investigating retailers to ensure compliance with prohibitions on selling vapes, nicotine inhaling products and nicotine pouches to persons under 18 years of age; the number of inspections, audits and compliance checks which have been undertaken in the past 12 months on this matter; the number of fines and orders issued to retailers in breach of these laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60573/25]
• 2025-11-06
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health to detail the provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill as is currently drafted in relation to the advertising of nicotine, vaping and nicotine pouch products; the levels of advertisement that will be permitted and restricted under the current drafting of the bill; to provide an estimate of when this bill will be ready to advance to the next stage in the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60574/25]
• 2025-11-06
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered implementing regulations for nicotine pouch marketing in an effort to reduce the addictive potential of such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60617/25]
• 2025-11-05
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections and prosecutions undertaken to ensure that nicotine inhaling devices (vapes) are not sold to those under 18 since the ban was introduced. [60344/25]
• 2025-11-05
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on planned legislation that will prohibit the sale of flavoured nicotine inhaling devices (vapes) and disposable nicotine inhaling devices, as well as restricting packaging of such devices. [60345/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the radical increase in the price of vaping liquid in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58237/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health for an update on the background to the current vaping legislation and her plans for the future in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57825/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she has considered any data on the way in which vaping is an effective gateway out of smoking and maintaining a lifestyle without nicotine and tar (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57826/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the funding provided in Budget 2026, to address vaping rates among young people; to provide a detailed breakdown of the funding allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57565/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the steps the Revenue Commissioners will take to ensure that the electronic products tax is being paid on all eligible products; and if inspections will be carried out in retail premises who sell vaping products. [55604/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if his Department carried out an assessment on the impact the introduction of excise on vaping products will have on cross-Border trade given that excise will not be applied to vaping products in Northern Ireland. [55612/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Marie Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking to stop novel nicotine products, such as nicotine pearls, from entering and being sold on the marketplace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55963/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Marie Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the powers she has to prevent novel nicotine products being sold on the market before they have been regulated as genuine tobacco cessation products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55964/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned that the recent increase in tax for vaping products coming into effect as of 1 November 2025 could have a knock-on increase in the number of cigarette smokers; if this was considered as part of the decision to increase this targeted tax measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55117/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that the recent increase in tax for vaping products coming into effect as of 1 November 2025 could have a knock-on increase in the number of cigarette smokers; the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55116/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the reason the proposed tax on vapes, to be implemented on 1 November 2025, excludes tobacco pouches which continue to grow in popularity; if he will use Ireland's presidency of the Council of Ministers to address this issue via strengthened EU Tobacco Tax Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54210/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to outline his response to the increase in illegal tobacco products in circulation in Ireland, and the increased tax losses to the exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Tony McCormack Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if legislation is being considered, similar to that set to be introduced in the UK, that will create a smoke-free generation by banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53039/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Tony McCormack Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine-Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill will prohibit all e-liquid flavours, bar tobacco, or will other flavours be permitted under the new legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53040/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the specific State supports in place to help those looking to quit nicotine inhaling products, such as vapes and nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53834/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the plans to expand the QUIT Programme to cater for those looking for specific supports to quit nicotine products, such as vapes and pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53835/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Muirí Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the legislation being drafted to further regulate nicotine inhaling products and single-use vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52188/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the status of legislation regarding the future of vaping, particularly with regard to rules introduced in neighbouring jurisdictions and in the North of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51374/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to clarify the definition of 'specialist stores' that will be permitted to sell vaping products under new legislation currently being prepared by her Department; if these stores will include retailers registered under the retail licensing system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52120/25]
• 2025-09-23
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the timeline she is working towards in publishing the draft heads of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2025; if she will commit to publication in advance of the Christmas recess; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50424/25]
• 2025-09-23
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health further to publication of the Government's Autumn legislative programme, the rationale for the proposed revised approach to legislation on nicotine inhaling products which will now involve two separate bills, i.e., a Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill and a Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025; the matters to be addressed in each proposed bill; the proposed timeline for the preparation and publication of each bill; if pre-legislative scrutiny is planned in respect of each bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50453/25]
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Retail Excellence Ireland Health

  • Proposed E-Liquids Tax - Retailers and SMEs Seek a Level Playing Field
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  daa plc Trade

  • Meeting with Revenue ahead of MOP 4 World Health Organisation briefing in Geneva re illicit tobacco.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Nicotine products
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  RGDATA Health

  • Introduction of new licence for selling vapes and increase in licence fee for selling tobacco products.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 4 returns TradeBudgetary matters

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
  • Excise Duty on tobacco products.
  • To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouches and to propose regulation of these products.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Regulation of vaping
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction and future regulation of nicotine products
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Federation of Independent Retailers Health

  • Letter sent to Minister of Health re Tobacco and Vape Licence.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Taxation

  • CSNA sought the establishment of protocols that the HSE Environmental Health Service would adopt with Revenue to provide for the return of excises ,ad valorem and Value Added taxes for excised products taken by EHO's for analysis. The refunds are already provided for in law , the methodology has not been established.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 3 returns Health

  • Tobacco tax and smuggling
  • Meeting between Irish and Ukrainian members of Parliament.
  • Meeting with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to discuss key areas of the IHF policy agenda
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing legislation to ban vaping in indoor settings and in public spaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48383/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Marie Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if smoking cessation services also extend to the use of vapes or e-cigarettes [48822/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to outline all work carried out to date in the drafting of the proposed Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill; to outline a clear timeline for its legislative progress and enactment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49139/25]
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited 2 returns Taxation

  • Representations to the Revenue Commissioners concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from KPMG which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a significant loss of tax revenues to the state and damage to the health outlook of adult smokers depending on vaping to help them quit or reduce their smoking.
  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance whether Ireland will support European Commission recommendations on updates to the Tobacco Taxation Directive [47102/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the number of convictions secured to date in 2025 for the illegal sale of tobacco products, and for the smuggling of tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46660/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to launching a public campaign to disincentivize smoking and e-cigarette use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45037/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has recorded deaths in Ireland as a direct result of vaping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45170/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce plain packaging for vaping products in the upcoming Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill and if such as a proposal is permissible under the provisions of the EU tobacco products directive. [46694/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure nicotine pouches cannot be legally sold to children under 18 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47100/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health when a draft of the Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47101/25]
• 2025-08-29
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ascertain government policy in the vape sector
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of instances in which free nicotine pouches have been distributed by retailers and at music festivals throughout Dublin bay north and elsewhere, including to individuals who may be under the age of 18; if she will outline the current enforcement measures in place to regulate this practice; if new legislative or regulatory steps are being considered to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41089/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Ciarán Ahern Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the growing use of HHC (hexahydrocannabinol) vapes, a synthetic cannabinoid product, among young people; if the new Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2025 will contain provisions to curtail this trend; and if not, if she will produce separate legislation on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41325/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the work being carried out in her Department to prepare for Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the areas of health policy that she intends to prioritise; if this will include tobacco control policy, and in particular the need to revise the Tobacco Products Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42586/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if she will ban flavoured vapes, limit nicotine concentration levels and introduce plain packaging and mandatory health warnings on packaging of vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43067/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the number of people hospitalised, per hospital, due to vaping related illnesses or injuries in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43068/25]
• 2025-07-16
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if she has issued health advisory guidelines to schools related to nicotine pouches in response to calls from an organisation (details supplied); if not, whether she intends to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40018/25]
• 2025-07-16
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the findings from the May 2025 ESPAD report which show that 10 percent of 15- and 16-year-olds in Ireland have used moist snuff and 7.6% have used nicotine pouches, with higher prevalence among male students and typical initiation at age 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40193/25]
• 2025-07-16
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the promotional activity by nicotine pouch brands (details supplied) including the distribution of free samples and merchandise at retail tills, concerts, and festivals; if she will outline what steps her Department is taking to regulate the advertising, promotion, and availability of nicotine pouches to young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40194/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of enforcement actions that have been taken by the HSE’s National Environmental Health Service in relation to the illegal sale or distribution of vapes and e-cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39037/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing a ban on the sale of nicotine pouches, which are currently unregulated, in order to protect public health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39038/25]
• 2025-07-10
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the way in which compliance with laws in respect of the supply and sales of vape products to persons under the age of 18 is being enforced; if he will provide a schedule of the number of sanctions imposed on retailers that have breached the law since enactment to date. [38588/25]
• 2025-07-10
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the timeline for implementing the proposed ban on disposable vapes; to clarify whether there are plans to regulate or restrict the sale of high-nicotine pouches and synthetic cannabinoid products such as HHC vapes and gummies, particularly in light of their increasing availability to minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38401/25]
• 2025-07-09
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance to provide data for the first six months of the year outlining the number of cigarette and tobacco seizures carried out by the Revenue Commissioners; to provide a breakdown on the location of each seizure, by county; to provide the value of each seizure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38192/25]
• 2025-07-09
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to future proof nicotine product legislation and regulation in forthcoming legislation on such products to ensure that amendment bills are not required each time industry creates a novel product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37949/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he is confident in the methodology behind the Revenue Commissioners ready reckoner, which estimates the fiscal impact of changes to tobacco excise; if he accepts that the model appears not to take into account any behavioural responses such as changes in consumption patterns or the growth of the illicit trade driven by consumers seeking alternative purchasing routes in response to high excise; the steps being taken to improve the accuracy and reliability of such projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37268/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Martin Daly Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if the semi-synthetic cannabinoid hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), commonly found in vape products, will be included under schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations, and if so, when the amendment is expected to take effect. [37721/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration would be given by her Department for the inclusion of vape devices (details supplied) in the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, in view that although the devices are marketed as rechargeable and replaceable because of supplementary pods they remain fundamentally environmentally wasteful; are attractive to young consumers owing to their low cost; contain significantly more vape liquid allowing 6,000 puffs compared with 600 puffs in a regular vape; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35295/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of vape devices (details supplied); if her Department will legislate for them in the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35296/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if her Department has analysed the research that is available re the dangers of vape devices (details supplied); the action proposed to be taken in order to restrict their use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35297/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Marie Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if her Department is considering amending the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 to ensure that this includes the advertising of all nicotine products, including nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34931/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any research into explicitly including the sale of nicotine inhaling products into the planning permission process for local authorities, thus allowing local councils to evaluate the public health impacts of such sales on their communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35021/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the outright ban of all single-use e-cigarette devices in this jurisdiction. [30313/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the outright ban of flavoured and coloured e-cigarettes in this jurisdiction. [30314/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 29 February 2024, and given the continuing prevalence of the large, colourful and attention-grabbing tobacco price lists used in shops to highlight certain tobacco products, if she will examine providing for such amendment in the Bill to further regulate nicotine inhaling products, which is currently being drafted; if not, if she will consider amending current regulations in order to assist with enforcement efforts regarding the use in certain retail outlets of these text only, large, colourful and attention-grabbing posters which are used to highlight certain tobacco products for sale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34686/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of implementing a ban on the sale of all nicotine inhaling products within a 500-metre radius of any primary or secondary school; if any research into this proposal has been carried out by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34946/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research her Department has carried out into the health impact of smokeless tobacco products, including but not limited to, nicotine pouches; if consideration has been given to put the same level of restriction on these products that apply to cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34947/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Finance

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Finance the tax certification regime that is to be put in place for vaping products and if he will address the concern that using a self-certification process rather than a tax stamp will increase opportunities for black market products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33716/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance for a detailed update on the work of the Revenue Commissioners and JATF in addressing cross-Border smuggling of tobacco products from Northern Ireland; the details of the number of searches and seizures carried-out in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34278/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Eoghan Kenny Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she has had regard to the matter of banning of single-use lithium battery-based nicotine delivery products; if she is aware of the fire risk, as well as public health risk posed by such products; if her officials have had regard to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 21 May 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34159/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department has fully examined the Regulatory Impact Assessment of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024, which warns of the potential for smokers to relapse if vape flavours are banned; if she can provide any estimate of the number of smokers that are expected to relapse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34498/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the impact the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024 will have on speciality vape shops, which will be forced to close if all vape flavours are banned; if she has quantified the burden that the point-of-sale display ban for vapes will have on small retailers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34499/25]
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Finance the measures currently being undertaken to address the smuggling of illicit goods, including drugs and tobacco, and to strengthen border enforcement. [33259/25]
• 2025-06-18
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the details of the new proposal of the e-liquid products tax and the way in which he intends to ensure that tax evasion particularly from pop-up vape shops does not occur as a company (details supplied) reported that an illicit market could rise to nearly 60% - €131 million in tax could be lost each year; and the measures he is taking to ensure that these 'fly by night pop-up shops' do not sell nicotine products to teenagers under 18 years of age. [32964/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the Government’s legislative response to the rise in vaping intends to be future proofed and cater for novel products such as nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32691/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to providing QUIT campaigns with free NRT products to people addicted to vapes and nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32692/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the next iteration of the Tobacco Free Ireland Strategy will contain objectives relating to nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, to keep pace with current and emerging trends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32775/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Finance

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Finance the duty allowance permitted for airlines staff regarding bringing in cigarettes, tobacco products and alcohol products when arriving into the State from both EU Member States and non-EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29140/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the yield to the Exchequer from an increase of €0.50 and €1 in the excise duty on 20 cigarettes, and a pro-rata increase in excise on other tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29423/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [28962/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the timeline for pre-legislative scrutiny, the drafting, publication and introduction of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29595/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on long awaited legislation to ban flavoured nicotine inhaling devices and restrict the packaging design and advertising of nicotine inhaling devices. [29901/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the planned ban on disposable nicotine inhaling devices. [29902/25]
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if additional measures will be introduced to counteract illegal cross-border trade and smuggling of products such as tobacco, drink and fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28133/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is planning in response to recent survey findings on the scale of illegal tobacco in circulation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28093/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited 2 returns Taxation

  • Representations to the Revenue Commissioners concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a significant loss of tax revenues to the state and damage to the health outlook of adult smokers depending on vaping to help them quit or reduce their smoking.
  • Representations to Ministers concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a significant loss of tax revenues to the state, damage to the health outlook of adult smokers depending on vaping to help them quit or reduce their smoking and an additional compliance burden on retailers.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers, including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking, returning to smoking with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to members of Seanad Eireann.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 3 returns HealthTaxation

  • Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill
  • Nicotine pouches
  • Tobacco Free Ireland Programme
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 4 returns Trade

  • Shared information with public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products in Ireland.
  • Shared information with public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products in Ireland.
  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
  • To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouches and to propose regulation of these products.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 3 returns Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
  • Review of the Tobacco Products Directive
  • Letters and emails outlining BAT Ireland (PJ Carroll)'s position on nicotine pouch regulation and outlining the regulations we feel should be introduced in Ireland
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Brief all the members of the new Dail and the Seanad on the contribution vaping has made to helping people quit cigarettes. Seek assurance from the Minister for Health and Minister for State that the Government will not waive the pre-legislative scrutiny of the proposed Bill to ban flavours. Ask opposition health spokespeople to support this call.
• 2025-05-21
  PQ
  Eoghan Kenny Labour Party asked Environment

  Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the proliferation of fires occurring in waste collection vehicles due to the presence of combustible lithium batteries within vaping devices, igniting in trucks while in transit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26098/25]
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • To request Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the 2024 Vaping Bill
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling 4 returns Justice and EqualityFinance

  • Requesting that a motion be raised in the local council on increasing enforcement capacity of the Revenue Commissioners to tackle illicit tobacco and medicine smuggling
  • Requested meeting to discuss smuggling and illicit tobacco trade
  • Request to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
  • Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  RGDATA Trade

  • SME Test; Cost of doing business measures; cost of employment measures, regulatory burden on local independent shops
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the experience of the taxation of e-cigarettes in other jurisdictions have informed thinking around the proposed e-liquids tax; what jurisdictions were examined, and how his officials arrive at the figure of €500 per litre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25229/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2014; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25939/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for tobacco and or cigarette smuggling in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25941/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance the resources he is allocating to the Revenue Commissioners for new or improved enforcement actions to combat illicit tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25942/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will consider advocating for changes at EU level in the revision of the tobacco tax Directive such that the law will facilitate, rather than prevent, generational bans, as some countries are considering such generational bans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25230/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services from 2014 to 2024, and to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25936/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco on the National Register of Tobacco retailers in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25938/25]
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Tobacco and e-cigarette policy
  • Seeking a meeting to discuss key areas of the Irish Heart Foundation agenda
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Health

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the date for when legislation will classify hexahydrocannabinol, HHC, as a schedule 1 controlled drug under the misuse of drugs legislative framework, with a particular focus on its use in vaping and the risks of accessibility to minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24971/25]
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health with regard to the new nicotine inhaling products Bill, her plans in respect of flavours; if consideration has been given to people with allergies (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25052/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Education

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the issue surrounding the use of nicotine pouches during school hours by school students on school property; if she has had any discussions with the Minister for Health in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24622/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Education

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she supports the call by an organisation (details supplied) for health advisory guidelines to be issued to schools related to nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24623/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Education

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has considered sending out guidelines from her Department to provide advisory support to schools related to nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24624/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if she will incorporate nicotine pouches into the upcoming vaping legislation to restrict the use of flavours and the sale of nicotine pouches to under-18s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24627/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if she will issue health advisory guidelines to schools related to nicotine pouches while legislation is being developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24628/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which his officials have liaised with EU Commission officials as regards e-liquids tax, given that the EU Commission is expected to publish a revised tobacco tax directive by the end of June 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23256/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Joe Neville Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Health if any further steps are planned to resolve the impact vaping is having on our young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23276/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if smaller and independent shopkeepers will be exempted from the hefty tobacco products licence fees, as per the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, given that currently small shops are obligated to pay the same fees as a large-scale supermarkets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23513/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the potential impact of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024 on specialty vape shops from a ban on vape flavours; if she has quantified the potential burden that the point-of-sale display ban for vapes will have on small retailers, including in the forecourt and convenience sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24296/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to outline if her Department has fully examined the regulatory impact analysis of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024, which warns of the potential for smokers to relapse if vape flavours are banned; if her Department has conducted any research into the estimated number of smokers that may relapse as a result of such measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24299/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department has examined the case of Sweden, who has reduced its smoking and cancer rates through the use of tobacco like vapes and nicotine pouches as a safer and more readily available alternative to cigarettes, in the context of the measures proposed in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24300/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposal to prohibit the sale or purchase of flavoured vapes; if she is aware of industry concerns that such a ban may contribute to persons returning to smoking cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22470/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Duncan Smith Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there is a plan to develop a new tobacco-free Ireland programme implementation plan given that the current one is due to expire in 2025; if a working group will be established to progress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19491/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Duncan Smith Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of sign-ups to the QUIT programme in each of the years 2018 to 2024; to itemise funding assigned to the programme per year; if the current QUIT campaign covers nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19492/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Duncan Smith Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will consider banning nicotine pouches and other novel nicotine products within the Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill as France and other EU Member States have done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19493/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Peter 'Chap' Cleere Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on proposed legislation introducing further restrictions on nicotine inhaling products or vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18256/25]
• 2025-04-09
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to a growing trend where vape shops advertise vaping products alongside confectionery in shop windows, including in close proximity to secondary schools; his views on whether legislative or regulatory measures are needed to restrict this form of advertising, particularly where it may be seen as targeting or enticing children and young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17901/25]
• 2025-04-09
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the practice of vape shops advertising e-cigarettes and confectionery side by side in shop windows, particularly where such businesses are located close to schools; if she will consider restrictions to prevent the targeting of children and teenagers through these displays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17796/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue collected in 2024 from tobacco products tax; the total volume and retail value of the tobacco products sold to generate this revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the additional staffing, sniffer dog, or scanner resources, if any, that have been provided to the Revenue Commissioners in 2024; or 2025 to date, to enhance the detection and enforcement of illegal tobacco smuggling. [17602/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the volume of nicotine pouch sales recorded in the off-trade, by volume, and monetary value in 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16146/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance for a breakdown of how many of the 316 summary convictions at District Court level for tobacco offences between 2020 and 2024 resulted in the imposition of fines, a custodial sentence, both, or neither; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16184/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if State supports for those looking to quit nicotine inhaling products, such as e-cigarettes and vapes are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16141/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 19 February 2025, to provide details of the retail impact assessment and SME test carried out as part of her Department’s consideration of the measures being introduced via the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; to provide the research undertaken showing how a reduction in the number of retail outlets selling tobacco products will eliminate the illicit trade in tobacco products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15635/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to the timing for the publication of the EU Tobacco Excise Directive, originally scheduled for December 2022; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10558/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the preparations underway in her Department for Ireland to host the world Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin in June 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10560/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the input her Department had in the preparation of the revised EU Tobacco Products Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10562/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she expects her officials to be responsible for the advancement of a revised EU Tobacco Products Directive during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers in H2, 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10563/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Health

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the online sale of nicotine products in Ireland is monitored by the State; and her views on the way minors are safeguarded to prevent them from purchasing such products. [11103/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed Bill to further regulate nicotine inhaling products, including a complete ban on disposable vapes, which was approved by Cabinet on 10 September 2024; to provide a timeline for when the proposed Bill will be drafted; the proposed timeline for when it will be brought before the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11655/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health her approach to the growing concerns regarding the impact on the health of young people of vapes sold by vape shops in towns and cities across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12393/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 19 February 2025, if she will provide details of the retail impact assessment and small- and medium-sized enterprises test carried out as part of her Department’s consideration of the measures being introduced via the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; if she will provide the research undertaken showing how a reduction in the number of retail outlets selling tobacco products will eliminate the illicit trade in tobacco products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9178/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill; when the Bill will be published; when she expects to bring the Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8719/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline, in the context of pending legislation concerning the regulation of the vaping industry, the reason his Department has not insisted on a tax stamp for vaping products similar to tobacco products, as is the case in some EU Member States; his views on international best practice; the estimated revenue in the context of a full year of tax on vaping products without a stamp; and to provide an account of the tax take in countries where a tax stamp is legislated for on vaping products. [7251/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if there is proposed legislation to load an €1,800 annual licence on all shops to sell cigarettes and vapes (details supplied); if she will reconsider this proposal as it does nothing to discourage members of the public from purchasing cigarettes or vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7225/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the status of legislation governing vaping; the timeline for the introduction of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7243/25]
• 2025-02-20
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Environment

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline his Department’s strategy to reduce vape-related waste and pollution issues in Dublin; if he will provide metrics to measure the success of this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6808/25]
• 2025-02-20
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she will outline, in tabular form, the specific results of the public consultation about future regulation of e-cigarettes or vapes, which was launched in November 2023 by the then Minister for Health and the then Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drug Strategy, relating to the following three elements: the number and percentage of responses from adults vapers to the consultation process; the number and percentage of these responses from adult vapers who were not in favour of regulation of flavours; and the number and percentage of responses from adult vapers who indicated to the Department consultation that they used flavour vapes to stop smoking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6834/25]
• 2025-02-19
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health if her Department will be introducing of a proposed licensing fee for retailers to sell tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products from 2 February 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6537/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the actions being taken by his Department to prevent the advertisement and sale of illicit tobacco products online; his Department’s engagement to date with social media companies to detect and prevent such activity; if measures such as the removal of social media profiles engaged in such activity are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6111/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Aengus Ó Snodaigh Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of a product being sold as a legal alternative to cannabis hexahydrocannabinol (details supplied) and which is banned in many EU countries; the action he will take to ensure it is not on sale to teenagers under 18 years in vape shops across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5671/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Marie Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of proposed legislation banning the sale of disposable nicotine inhaling products, banning the sale of flavoured nicotine inhaling products and placing restrictions on the advertising of such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5837/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of test purchase inspections on the sale of tobacco and vaping products carried out, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [6282/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the timeline she is working towards in introducing legislation to further restrict vaping products; to outline her plans in respect of flavours and disposable vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6323/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Enterprise

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the compensation and additional supports that will be provided to employees of companies currently involved in stocking and servicing self-service tobacco and vaping vending machines, who are at risk of losing their jobs when the ban under the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024 takes effect on 31 August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3985/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Social

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection the compensation and additional supports that will be provided to employees of companies currently involved in stocking and servicing self-service tobacco and vaping vending machines, who are at risk of losing their jobs when the ban under the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024 takes effect on 31 August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3986/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the compensation and additional supports that will be provided to employees of companies currently involved in stocking and servicing self-service tobacco and vaping vending machines, who are at risk of losing their jobs when the ban under the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024 takes effect on 31 August 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3987/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new licensing system for tobacco and nicotine products; if he is aware of concerns of smaller retailers of the impact these new fees will have on their businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4201/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if she is considering any changes to the annual retailers licensing fees for those selling tobacco products or nicotine-inhaling products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4203/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to combat the sale of illegal tobacco products in Ireland, particularly in light of the increased black-market activity seen in other EU states such as France and Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3673/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated tax revenue loss to the Irish Exchequer due to illicit tobacco trade; if this is expected to increase in the absence of clear EU tax policy guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3670/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the impact of the EU’s delayed Tobacco Tax Directive on the Irish legal tobacco market; his views on whether uncertainty around taxation is increasing the prevalence of illicit tobacco trade in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3672/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health for a timeline on the drafting, publication and introduction of the general scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024; if pre-legislative scrutiny is planned in respect of the same planned legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3663/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if the proposed new license fees for retail of tobacco products will be collected by the Revenue Commissioners similar to the collection of fees for licenses for other excise categories such as intoxicating liquor, betting, mineral oils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3664/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health for detailed guidance to retailers on the operation of the new licensing system for tobacco and vapes, including details of how to register and deadlines for registration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3666/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if the revenue generated from the new licensing system for tobacco and vapes will be ring-fenced for expenditure on increased inspection and test-purchasing of retail units to ensure compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3667/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance to outline the measures his Department is taking to tackle the importation and sale of illegal tobacco products in the State; the number of fines issued by the courts for offences related to tobacco smuggling and its illicit sale in 2023 and 2024 respectively; the number of fines that were paid and remain unpaid from the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3231/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance how the planned excise duty on e-cigarettes is to be operated, including the commencement date and details of requirements which will apply to manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2833/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the measures his Department is taking to counteract the cross-border smuggling and illegal trade of tobacco products within the State, such as cigarettes and vapes; if he is considering additional measures to combat such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3232/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs checks that were carried out in relation to illegal tobacco products; the number of fines issued for tobacco related offences; the number of fines paid; the number of seizures conducted by customs officials on duty free tobacco products which exceeded the personal limits in all airports and ports; the number of reported illegal factories producing counterfeit tobacco products in the State in each of the years from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3233/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if consideration was given under the commencement of outstanding provisions in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 in relation to licence fees for small rural businesses that, compared with large supermarkets, will struggle to meet these fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2293/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health for an update on any proposals in relation to legislating for the regulation of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) for sale for human consumption that is, vaping in particular in circumstances where it may be purchased by a minor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2456/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health for an update on legislation banning the sale of disposable nicotine inhaling products or vapes, banning the sale of flavoured nicotine inhaling products and placing restrictions on the advertising of such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2547/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the drafting, publication and introduction of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2832/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections carried out by the HSE environmental health service of each of manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of e-cigarettes and refill containers during 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2834/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of test purchase inspections of the sale of tobacco and vaping products carried out in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2835/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if an extra 30 cent excise duty was applied on a packet of 20 cigarettes. [46285/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health further to the enactment of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, to provide an update on plans to fully ban the sale of disposable vapes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1127/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Secure support tobacco control measures
  • Tobacco legislation
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns TradeBudgetary matters

  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
  • Excise Duty on tobacco products.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health

  • Letter to Minister of State, Ossian Smyth TD, concerning government proposals around adult vaping with a request for a meeting with Minister Smyth.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Sought information on future vaping regulation and enforcement of existing regulations
  • Request to meet to discuss future vaping regulation and enforcement of existing regulations
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health

  • CSNA made detailed submissions regarding aspects of a Public Health Bill as it affected our members, particularly those selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products.
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 2 returns Health

  • Review of the Tobacco Products Directive
  • Regulation of vaping products and tobacco free nicotine pouches and consumer safety
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ascertain government plans for the vape sector
• 2025-01-09
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Submission of the Respect Vapers Pre-Budget request to avoid increasng taxes on flavoured vapes.
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to amend the regulations that apply to duty free allowances to address the anomaly whereby a 17-year-old would be permitted to bring tobacco and alcohol into the country through duty free, but would be banned from purchasing tobacco until the age of 21 in their local shop under the proposed provision of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45137/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance the number of reports relating to the suspected import or sale of non-duty paid tobacco products which were received by the Revenue Commissioners from An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years; and how such referrals are dealt with by the Revenue Commissioners. [45139/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Justice the number of reports relating to the suspected import or sale of non-duty paid tobacco products that were referred by An Garda Síochána to the Revenue Commissioners in each of the past five years; and if Gardaí are kept appraised of progress. [45140/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Justice the measures being taken by An Garda Síochána to tackle the importation and sale of illegal tobacco products by organised crime groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45141/24]
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Colm Brophy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated by increasing the domestic tax on e-cigarettes to all e-liquids at a rate of an extra 50c per ml of e-liquid per year, reaching €3 per year by 2030. [43745/24]
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Colm Brophy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated by increasing the excise duty on cigarettes by 50c each year from 2026 to 2030. [43746/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is aware of the reports that social media platforms may be being used to illegally offer the sale of tobacco products; and what measures are being put in place to engage with social media platforms to detect and crack down on such activity. [43380/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his views on the sale of illicit tobacco products online; and to clarify if social media platforms can be mandated to delete profiles engaging in this activity instead of just deleting the post. [42382/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the rationale for ignoring the public opinion expressed in the public consultation, conducted by his Department, on increasing the minimum legal purchase age for tobacco to 21; to share any regulatory impact assessment carried out on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42967/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he has accepted the findings from his Department's own consultation report that 65.3% of the public do not want to increase the legal age for tobacco sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42968/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is aware of the reports that social media platforms are possibly being used to illegally offer the sale of non-duty-paid tobacco products; and what measures are being put in place to detect and crack-down on such activity. [41429/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for the significant increase in excise duty on cigarettes in Budget 2025 given the concerns set out in the Tax Strategy Group paper regarding the scale of illegal trade in tobacco in Ireland and the resultant tax losses to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance if Budget 2025 contained any additional resource aimed at the detection and enforcement of illegal cigarette smuggling, including for enhanced spot-checks to ensure compliance with duty-free travel allowances for cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40407/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the huge loss to the Exchequer in 2023 due to the highest ever level of illicit cigarettes coming into this State, and taking into account the recent increase in excise on tobacco, he will outline the additional measures that will be implemented to counteract this illegal trade in such products, to protect the revenue due to the State and also legitimate trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40601/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if his Department has considered the practical impact on retailers for staffing and retail security issues arising from the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024; the regulatory impact assessment carried out on this matter which will affect retailers across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39629/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to comment on the sale of illicit tobacco products online; and to clarify if social media platforms can be mandated to delete profiles engaging in this activity instead of just deleting the post. [39171/24]
• 2024-10-02
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health the logic of allowing a 17-year-old bring tobacco and alcohol into the country through duty free, but banning the purchase of tobacco until the age of 21 in their local shop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39204/24]
• 2024-10-02
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he acknowledges that there are significant loopholes when it comes to the duty-free purchasing of tobacco and alcohol by those under the age of 18, while his Department intends to prohibit the sale of alcohol to 18- to 20-year-olds in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39205/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Thomas Pringle Independent asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is an important public health aspect to excise duties for both alcohol and tobacco which account for the external societal cost resulting from the consumption of specific harmful products and ensure that such externalities are reflected in their price; if he is aware that the Commission on Taxation and Welfare, the World Health Organisation, the OECD, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank recommend that these should be increased regularly in order that they maintain their public health value; if he has concerns that alcohol excise duties have not been increased in a decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38523/24]
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance decisions on excise on tobacco in Budget 2025 will address the concerns set out in the Tax Strategy Group papers regarding the scale of illegal cigarette sales, and associated loss in notional tax revenue as a result. [38348/24]
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance to ask the Minister of Finance if decisions on excise on tobacco in Budget 2025 will take account of the impact of excise increases on the overall inflation rate in Q4 of the year. [38349/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the total funding for the HSE tobacco-free Ireland programme, broken down into the various services that are funded under the HSE tobacco-free Ireland programme, in the years of 2020, 2021, 2023, and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [37941/24]
• 2024-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 4 returns Budgetary mattersHealth

  • Shared VBI's budgetary asks with relevant stakeholders
  • Sought information on future vaping legislation and product inspection regime
  • To share details of noncompliant products entering Irish vaping market
  • To request a meeting to discuss EU regulations on vaping
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Medical Organisation Health

  • Social media and Impact on Mental Health
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited 4 returns TaxationEnvironmentHealth

  • Written representations to the Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers TD concerning proposals to introduce a new tax on vaping products.
  • Written representations to Minister Ossian Smyth TD, Minister of State at the Dept of the Environment concerning proposals to ban the sale of disposable vaping devices.
  • Representation on proposals for the further regulation of vaping and the sale of vaping products.
  • Written representations to the Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly TD concerning proposals to further regulate e-cigarettes and vaping products, requests for the early publication of the results of a public consultation on these matters and a request for a meeting.
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Tobacco endgame and vaping regulation
  • Legal age of sale of tobacco
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 5 returns TradeBudgetary matters

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
  • Excise Duty on tobacco products.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
  • To seek clarity on the applicable regulations for new nicotine inhaling products on the market.
  • To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouches and to propose regulation of these products.
• 2024-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Tobacco and nicotine inhaling products
• 2024-09-19
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that many retail staff are aged between 18 and 20 years and may have to refuse to sell cigarettes to persons older than them, due to his planned nicotine inhaling products Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37096/24]
• 2024-09-19
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on the findings of his own Department's report on the recent Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024, where 65.3% of respondents said they were opposed to the increase of the minimum age for tobacco sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37098/24]
• 2024-09-19
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason he has chosen to increase the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco, rather than enforce existing age regulations via more test purchasing checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37099/24]
• 2024-09-18
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns HealthEU Affairs

  • E-cigarette research
  • EU Tobacco Free Generation 2040
• 2024-09-18
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ascertain government plans to enfore complinace in the vape sector
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the drafting, publication, and introduction of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill. [36873/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if pre-legislative scrutiny is planned in respect of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill. [36874/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health to publish the general scheme and regulatory impact assessment of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill. [36875/24]
• 2024-09-17
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 4 returns Health

  • Regulation of modern oral tobacco free nicotine pouches in Ireland
  • Regulation of vaping products and tobacco free nicotine pouches and consumer safety
  • Review of the Tobacco Products Directive
  • Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
• 2024-09-16
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Providing public represenatives with facts on the impact of banning flavours and increasing taxes on vapes
• 2024-09-14
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health

  • Licensing of retailers selling tobacco and nicotine inhaling products
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his intended response to cross-Border smuggling, and in particular to the increase in seizures of tobacco products, which constitute a serious loss to the Exchequer. [35647/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the new measures his Department and the Revenue Commissioners will implement to deal with the problems of smuggling tobacco (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35823/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  John Brady Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department is taking to address the increase in young people vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32579/24]
• 2024-07-10
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans for the further regulation of nicotine-inhaling products; the timeline he is working towards in publishing the drafts heads of the Bill to ban single use nicotine-inhaling products; if he is considering restrictions on flavours; if he has notified the European Union of his plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30511/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024 · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 93–45

  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed)
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Aindrias Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs checks that have been carried out at Cork Airport in 2023 and 2024 to date for the excess purchase of duty-free tobacco products; the number of fines that issued for the same time periods; the number of these fines not paid for the same time periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29711/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the current HSE inspection regime for vaping products entering the Irish market is adequately resourced to track all potential instances of non-compliant product entering the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29674/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024; when the general scheme will be referred to the Oireachtas Health Committee for pre-legislative scrutiny; for an update on his plans to publish a regulatory impact assessment with regard to the planned legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29675/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the decision not to carry out pre-legislative scrutiny on the The Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024 on raising the legal age for tobacco products to 21 years; for an update on plans to publish a regulatory impact assessment with regards to this planned legislation; the timeline for when his Department will publish the responses to the consultation on tobacco in December of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28717/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the resourcing levels of the enforcement regime that provides for test purchasers to monitor for underage sales of tobacco and nicotine products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28718/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the initiative to raise the age limit of purchasing cigarettes to 21 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28737/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the presence of a new nicotine inhaling product type on the market (details supplied); if this product type will be included in the excise regime planned for nicotine inhaling products, as announced in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28421/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned that the decision not to raise the minimum excise duty on cigarettes in Budget 2024 has allowed manufacturers to absorb the 75c general excise increase, rather than pass it on to consumers as intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28610/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the presence of a new nicotine inhaling product type on the market (details supplied); to provide details of the regulations which apply to this product type; the agency responsible for the enforcement of these regulations; the enforcement actions, if any, taken to date; the taxation category which applies to this product category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28420/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned that the decision not to raise the minimum excise duty on cigarettes in Budget 2024 has rendered this ineffective as a policy tool to support public policy objectives, allowing tobacco manufacturers to absorb the 75c general excise increase, rather than pass it on to consumers as intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28609/24]
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on the regulation of vaping flavours. [27398/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he will conduct research or an annual survey on illicit vapes similar to the Revenue Commissioners’ ‘illegal tobacco products research’ surveys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27291/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland asked Health

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the number of tobacco and vape test purchase checks for ID, given the recent ban on under-18 vape sales and concerns that there are no plans for additional inspections in the HSE service plan; if he will increase the number of inspections for non-compliant or illegal vape products to above 40; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27288/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland asked Health

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if he has data on non-traditional retail outlets selling vaping products and the volume of vapes they sell; if he has plans for additional compliance checks on these shops, given concerns around the supply of illicit vapes and their inexperience in selling age-gated products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27289/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland asked Health

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the NHS ‘swap to stop’ scheme which provides vape starter kits to high-risk groups of smokers such as pregnant women; if the Irish health service would consider offering vape-starter kits, given that Healthy Ireland found that one in four smokers who successfully quit used a vape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27290/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to introduce a new national anti-smoking strategy to tackle illicit trade in tobacco and alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26348/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of legally imported tobacco seized by customs officials in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26347/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs checks that have been carried out at Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport in the past 12 months for the excess purchase of duty-free tobacco products (200 cigarettes); the number of fines issued; the number of these that were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26387/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he intends to take steps to inform the public of the dangers associated with buying tobacco through unauthorised retail outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26349/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to regulate for the over-labelling of non-Irish health warnings on vaping products, which is fuelling a grey market in such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24926/24]
• 2024-06-10
  LOBBY
  David Curtin & Co Ltd Health

  • Set up meeting with Public Health expert Mr Clive Bates
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Justice the details of the number of fines issued by the courts for offences relating to the sale of illicit tobacco and tobacco smuggling in 2022 and 2023 that have been paid; and the number that remain unpaid. [23787/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Brendan Griffin Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he is considering new measures in respect of vaping and the use of vaping products; if he is considering an outright ban on vaping; if so, the legal challenges and impediments that exist in this regard; the timelines he anticipates in respect of any actions he is considering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23430/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate control and regulation of vape outlets is universally and adequately applied, having particular regard to the concern of those who are anxious to comply with all regulations and the elimination of harmful or addictive ingredients in the products and who have never sold cigarettes at their outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23521/24]
• 2024-05-22
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training

  • It was a general disccussion with the Deputy we discussed many topics from vaping in schools,drugs and public transport a copy of the minutes is attached here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1185PZO2t17UOL_O6R79i0xmZNpaXfAassahH4xN8t2E/edit?usp=sharing
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Enterprise

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has been consulted with and provided observations on proposals to raise the legal age for smoking, particularly given concerns expressed by retailers on the workability of have differing age limits applying to the purchase of alcohol and tobacco products. [23037/24]
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited 2 returns Health

  • Sharing of the submission by Hale Vaping to the public consultation on the further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products.
  • Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Breakthrough Cancer Research Health

  • Raising the legal age of sale of tobacco from 18 to 21 (Tobacco21).
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) 3 returns Health

  • A Parliamentary Question from Sinn Fein Heath Spokesperson to the Health Minister regarding the lack of legislation surrounding Price Lists for Tobacco Products was posed .
  • following the publication by IPSOS/MRBI of the jointly-funded (Revenue and HSE) Annual survey of illicit tobacco consumption which showed a record 34% of all tobacco consumed in Ireland did not come through registered tobacco retailers we wanted to know what specific changes the Department were pursuing to cause a decline in this trade.
  • following the enactment of the Public Health Tobacco and Nicotine inhaling products Act we sought information from the Department and Ministerial office on the Commencement and timelines
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Nicotine inhaling products
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns TradeTaxation

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed
  • Excise Duty on Tobacco Products
  • To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouches and to propose regulation of these products.
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Seeking legislation relating to tobacco and e-cigarettes
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing fines for tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22750/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide more resources towards inspections of vaping products entering the country and add to the 40 inspection checks for vaping products set out in the HSE's National Service Plan 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22794/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to increase the number of test purchase inspections for vapes, as set out in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, from the planned number of 340 set by the HSE (to cover both vapes and cigarettes); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22795/24]
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 4 returns Health

  • Held launch event to discuss new report on vaping, outlining its stance on vaping regulation
  • Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
  • Review of the Tobacco Products Directive and the prospects of consequent restrictions on vaping
  • Enforcement of the Public Health Act and avoiding overregulation
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Requesting a meeting to discuss the jump in seizures of illegal tobacco and its impact on retailers
  • Requesting a meeting to discuss the jump in seizures of illegal tobacco and its impact on retailers
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • Enforcement of 2016 S.I 271 Tobacco Regulations and the Nicotine Inhaling Act of 2023
• 2024-05-19
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Share international public health experiences and the results of a Red C survey on the imapct of a ban on flavoured vapes in Ireland
• 2024-05-19
  LOBBY
  David Curtin & Co Ltd Health

  • Set up meeting with Public Health expert Mr Clive Bates
• 2024-05-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Tobacco 21 - Increasing the legal age of sale of tobacco from 18 to 21
• 2024-05-16
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health

  • Correspondence with Oireachtas members
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if the detailed results of the public consultation on Further Regulation of Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products, which his Department conducted from 25 November 2023 to 5 December 2024, will be published in full before proposals for new legislation on raising the legal age for smoking are brought to the Government. [22192/24]
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he has consulted with retailers on the workability of raising the legal age for smoking, particularly given that differing age limits could apply to the purchase of alcohol and tobacco products; and if this matter will be assessed thoroughly in the regulatory impact assessment on the legislation proposing a change in the age for smoking. [22194/24]
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if the current legislative provision for test-purchasing of tobacco by persons under the current age limit would be extended to allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to be used for test-purchasing if the legal age for smoking is raised to 21. [22195/24]
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health the plans he has to address alcohol consumption by children, noting that the Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Study 2022 found 31% of children have consumed alcohol, compared with 9% of children who have smoked cigarettes. [22197/24]
• 2024-05-15
  PQ
  Neasa Hourigan Green Party asked Health

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans for additional legislative reform in regard to nicotine inhaling products and tobacco products; his engagement with colleagues in Northern Ireland further to draft legislation in Stormont relating to a smoke-free generation and youth vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21925/24]
• 2024-05-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 4 returns EnvironmentHealth

  • Disposable e-cigarettes
  • Tobacco and e-cigarettes
  • Impact of tobacco taxation on reducing smoking levels
  • Nicotine Pouches
• 2024-05-14
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Commercial Determinants of Health
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking with regard to the illegal importation and manufacturing of tobacco products, including cigarettes and vapes. [20218/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the regulation in respect of selling vape products to minors will be fully enacted; and the repercussions for retailers if found to be in breach. [12315/24]
• 2024-04-29
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 3 returns Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
  • Review of the Tobacco Products Directive
  • Submission to public consultation on further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he intends to legislate to raise the legal age of the sale of tobacco from 18 to 21 this year; if so, the timeline he is working towards in progressing the necessary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16964/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if it is his intention to propose a ban on smoking and vaping in outdoor areas attached to pubs and restaurants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15319/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Environment

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether he intends to legislate for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes; and if so, whether he intends this to be a standalone Bill or whether it will form part of a broader package of measures to regulate flavours and packaging as part of proposed further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11633/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to commission an independent assessment of the extent to which tobacco excise increases in recent years are leading to increased illicit market activity, evidenced by the recent detection of a large-scale illegal cigarette factory in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11619/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken, and additional resources being provided to the Revenue Commissioners to detect and crack-down on the production and sale of illegal tobacco products in Ireland, following the recent detection and closure of a large-scale illegal cigarette factory in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11770/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health who represented Ireland at the COP10/MOP3 global anti-tobacco conferences; what agenda items were priority for the Irish delegation; what are the outcomes of the conferences that can translate into tobacco policy or legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11631/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether progress has been made on summarising the responses to the public consultation on further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products, whether pre-legislative scrutiny will be the next step of the legislative process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11632/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Patrick Costello Green Party asked Environment

  Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of the public consultation on disposable vaping devices; the timeline for the proposed ban on the manufacture, sale, distribution or free offer of disposable vaping devices under the Waste Management Act, 1996, Section 28(4)(i); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10512/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the use in certain retail outlets of text only, large, colourful and attention-grabbing posters which are used to highlight a select number of tobacco products for sale; if he has examined whether such posters are contrary to regulations and standards; if he has sought an update on enforcement where this is the case; if he will address through regulation this issue which allows for the use of these attention-grabbing price lists for tobacco products in retail stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9683/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he was aware of a promotion run by a vaping retailer offering €20 credit to its customers if they took part in his Department's public consultation regarding further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products (details supplied); his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9793/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2011; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9099/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if tobacco taxation were to be increased annually on a pro-rata basis so that all packs of 20 cigarettes cost at least €20 by 2025; and the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an equivalent annual tobacco tax on roll-your-own cigarettes was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9100/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for tobacco and-or cigarette smuggling in 2022, 2023 and for the year to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the resources he is currently allocating to the Revenue Commissioners and the new or improved enforcement actions that are being taken to combat illicit tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9102/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide data regarding the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco on the National Register of Tobacco retailers in 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9092/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he has determined the annual fee to be set for retailers who wish to sell tobacco products or nicotine-inhaling products, as part of the recently enacted Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9093/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an estimate of the revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €500 tobacco retailer licence fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9094/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services per year from 2013 to 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is actively enforcing the relevant provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 and the EU 2016 Tobacco Products Directive Regulations in non-traditional retail outlets such as mobile phone shops, computer repair centres, gift shops and discount stores which sell vapes; the number of HSE enforcement visits conducted in these non-traditional outlets in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5485/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the responses his Department received on the public consultation in respect of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 ; when the results will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5516/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health for an indicative timeline for the new public health (tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products) Bill as proposed in the Government's Legislative Programme for 2024, published on10 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4801/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health in light of the fact that the issues involved in the proposed new legislation have already been examined and discussed at length during the various enactment stages of the recent Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 which was enacted in December 2023, if he plans to proceed to the pre-legislative phase of the new Bill; if not, if he plans to move directly to the parliamentary stage without pre-legislative scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4802/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will be engaging with the EU Commission on the proposed new public health (tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4803/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health how many submissions were received during the public consultation process for the public health (tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4804/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Environment

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of the public consultation on disposable e-cigarettes; if a timeline has been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3743/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of recent reports of the increased use of snus or nicotine pouches among young people in Ireland; if his Department will investigate the matter; if his Department intends to regulate or prohibit these products, as the Netherlands and Belgium have done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3742/24]
• 2024-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) 2 returns TaxationHealth

  • CSNA seeks to have an amendment to the 1995 Finance Act to remove the prohibition on retailers setting a retail price that is greater than the (Tobacco company) notified price.
  • CSNA made detailed submissions regarding aspects of a Public Health Bill as it affected our members, particularly those selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products.
• 2024-01-21
  LOBBY
  Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Taxation

  • Highlight the opportunity for the Irish exchequer to raise funds by taxing vaping products.
• 2024-01-21
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited 2 returns EnvironmentHealth

  • Briefing of Minister of State at the Dept of Environment, Climate and Communications concerning environmental impacts of e-cigarettes, including a range of initiatives underway to address these.
  • Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
• 2024-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
• 2024-01-19
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns Trade

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns Health

  • To secure a meeting to discuss the vaping sector and the impact of legislation on local retail businesses
  • Sought a meeting to discuss the vaping sector and the impact of legislation on local retail businesses
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player 3 returns FinanceHealthEnvironment

  • To seek a meeting to share our views on applying excise to vape products in Ireland.
  • To advise the Minister that he made an incorrect statement in the Seanad and to query as to why so many non-compliant vapes are for sale in Ireland when they clearly breach S.I. 271 Regulations of 2016.
  • To share our views on best ways to decrease vape litter.
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling 3 returns Trade

  • To discuss Revenue's resources to combat the illicit trade of tobacco, alcohol and solid fuel
  • To measure the impact that the Public Health Bill could have on illegal trade and smuggling of vapes and tobacco
  • Request for information on the price of the proposed license under the new tobacco/vaping licensing system
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance if the Government still supports the Budget 2024 announcement to introduce a tax on e-cigarettes in Budget 2025; if the plans to introduce the measure in Budget 2025 will still go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1786/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health to outline what regulations apply to the sale of non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57069/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the increased number of people under the age of 18 years using non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57070/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if any analysis has been undertaken as to the health risks associated with non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches, particularly to those under 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57071/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if his Department is tracking consumer rates of purchase and consumption of non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57072/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that non-inhalant nicotine products are flavoured, brightly packaged, marketed, and given prime placement behind the counter in most stores in a similar fashion to vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57073/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he believes that non-inhalant nicotine products should be subject to the same plain packaging regulation as cigarettes are in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57074/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the need to regulate the packaging, selling and advertising of non-inhalant nicotine products in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57075/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Paul Kehoe Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to control access to vaping products for children under the age of 18 years to restrict the sale of highly flavoured vapes which are marketed towards children and to control the levels of nicotine in vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57092/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Patrick Costello Green Party asked Health

  Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will consider banning smoking/vaping in cars in line with many EU states considering the negative health impacts it has on additional passengers and the impact holding a vape/cigarette has on the driver’s ability to control the steering wheel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1336/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Violet-Anne Wynne Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that e-cigarette and vaping products are currently being sold across a very wide range of retail settings in Ireland; if he intends using the licensing provisions in the new Public Health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2023 to restrict the sales of these products to specialist vape stores and only those retailers that currently sell tobacco and alcohol products which are regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1853/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Violet-Anne Wynne Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that e-cigarette and vaping products that do not meet Irish product standards are widely available; if he will make it a condition for the licensing of retail outlets under the new licensing system provided for in the Public Health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2023 that they can only sell e-cigarettes and vaping products that are fully compliant with the standards for these products in force in Ireland, and what enforcement measures he is planning in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1854/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Violet-Anne Wynne Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the wide availability of e-cigarette and vaping products that do not meet standards for these products, and which some estimates put at between 20% to 25% of the market; what actions he and other agencies of the State are taking to combat this and to ensure that only e-cigarettes and vaping products that meet Irish regulatory standards can be sold here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1855/24]
• 2024-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 3 returns HealthEnvironment

  • Tobacco endgame for Ireland and the introduction of greater regulations on e-cigarettes.
  • Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023
  • To seek information on the role and function of the Tobacco Product Plastic Filter Group (TPPFG)
• 2024-01-15
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Finance

  • British American Tobacco (PJ Carroll) Budget Submission 2023
• 2024-01-05
  LOBBY
  Meath Youth Federation CLG Health

  • Vaping legislation
• 2024-01-02
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • Proposing that a flavour naming convention be added to existing legislation
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year yield if the excise duty on a packet of 20 cigarettes were increased by 35 cents. [55372/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has noted Sweden's smoking rate of 5.6%, which is lower than the EU average of 23%, while the country promotes alternatives to smoking such as vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53251/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the success of Sweden's approach to tobacco control, embracing alternatives to smoking like vaping, will be reflected in the plan for Tobacco Free Ireland 2025, instead of adopting the more restrictive and less successful approaches by countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, where the average smoking rate across the four countries is 24.75%, compared to Sweden's smoking rate of 5.6%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53252/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the efficacy of Ireland's tobacco reduction strategy, considering Ireland's smoking rate has been 18% since 2019, while Sweden's is currently at 5.6%, as an example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53253/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the price of the licence and timeline of implementation of the licensing system contained in the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53255/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the meetings held by his officials from assistant principal-level upwards with representatives of the tobacco and nicotine inhaling products industry in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the dates, attendees and matters that were discussed at each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52027/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the Government’s plan to introduce a domestic tax on e-cigarettes or vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51535/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will launch a public awareness campaign addressing the risks associated with the use of e-cigarettes and related nicotine products during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51489/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will allocate additional funding in respect of Ireland's tobacco control budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51490/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Richard Bruton Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health if there is any restriction on the opportunity to advertise e-cigarettes in Irish media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49892/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the consultation process which is planned to begin on 7 November 2023 in respect of the new Tobacco Products Bill, as announced by him on 12 October 2023 at a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49820/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Richard Bruton Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned about the ease of access to, and advertising for, e-cigarettes; if the risk of recruiting new users to dependence on nicotine necessitates new regulation; and if he has undertaken any analysis of the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49891/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–67

  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Alan Dillon Fine Gael asked Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education what plans are in place to introduce educational programmes on the dangers of vaping for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47981/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Alan Dillon Fine Gael asked Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if her Department has a policy framework in place to address the alarming rise of vaping among primary and secondary school students; if so, if she will provide details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48674/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Alan Dillon Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to introduce legislation that bans the use of vaping products in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47982/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Alan Dillon Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the existence of a policy initiative within his Department addressing the concerning increase in vaping among primary and secondary school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48673/23]
• 2023-10-12
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 5–5

  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Committee Stage
• 2023-10-12
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 5–4

  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Committee Stage
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his views on the current effectiveness of the minimum excise duty trigger price applicable to tobacco products; the proposals, if any, there are to change this price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43915/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his views on the present rate of the minimum excise duty on cigarettes, with particular reference to public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43914/23]
• 2023-10-10
  VOTE
  Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax · the motion · motion passed 90–47

  Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current status of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023; and when this Bill will move to the next stage. [43361/23]
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns Trade

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited 2 returns Environment

  • Outreach to Ministers on public consultation concerning disposable vaping devices and the policy options being considered to address waste management and environmental effects.
  • To seek a meeting with Minister Ossian Smyth on disposable vaping devices and the policy options being considered to address environmental effects.
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) 2 returns HealthFinance

  • CSNA needed to brief the Department of Health regarding the need to consider using Revenue rather than HSE as designated collector of Licence fees and some additional observations regarding the proposed tobacco licence
  • Seeking amendments to Finance Bill to decriminalise the sale of tobacco products at a rate higher than the "notified" price
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health

  • Communications with Oireachtas members
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns FinanceEnvironment

  • Made proposals to help to support the industry in Budget 2024
  • Responded to the Department of Environment Public Consultation on Disposable Vaping Devices
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 3 returns Health

  • Measures to reduce teen smoking and vaping rates
  • E-cigarette flavours and injuries arising from e-cigarette use
  • Tobacco control measures and support services
• 2023-09-19
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Briefing the public representatives on how vaping is helping over 200,000 people to quit smoking
• 2023-09-19
  LOBBY
  Leave No Trace Ireland Environment

  • Leave No Trace Ireland signed a petition to ban disposable vapes initiated by Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment (VOICE)
• 2023-09-18
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • Seeking a ban on vaping flavours marketed at children in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023
• 2023-09-12
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Budgetary matters

  • A proposal was made for Ireland to introduce excise on vape products at a national level as the EU Excise Directive has been long delayed and will be delayed further. Further proposals were made to adjust the excise regime on cigarettes in Ireland.
• 2023-09-12
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Environment

  • British American Tobacco Ireland submission to the public consultation on disposable vapes
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Catherine Murphy Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the value of counterfeit tobacco products, counterfeit alcohol products, counterfeit clothing items and counterfeit prescription drugs and narcotics seized by customs officials at State airports and ports of entry and exit; and if he will provide the information in tabular form, by location, item and value, for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023. [38694/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Catherine Murphy Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the value of counterfeit tobacco products, counterfeit alcohol products, counterfeit clothing items and counterfeit prescription drugs and narcotics seized by customs officials at privately owned airports and ports of entry and exit; and if he will provide the information in tabular form, by location, item and value, for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023. [38695/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the quantities of duty free alcohol and tobacco products brought into Ireland from the United States duty free zone in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [38857/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that Australia has banned the importation of non-prescription vaping products (details supplied); if he will outline his Department's plans for the future of vaping in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37577/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to outline if the Delegated Directive [EU 2022-2100] has been transposed into Irish law; if not, the current status of the Directive, due to the fact that July 2023 was the deadline for the transposition of Delegated Directive [EU] 2022 -2100 on the withdrawal of certain exemptions in respect of heated tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38701/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to develop education and awareness campaigns on the dangers associated with e-cigarette use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38782/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for tobacco and or cigarette smuggling in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [36527/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when measures will be introduced to ban the sale of vaping products to children, both in store and through online shopping platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36994/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will give due consideration to the inclusion of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and other smoking cessation supports in the drug payment scheme, in light of the costs of smoking on the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33652/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if the gardaí are aware of HHC cannabinoids being sold in vapes in Ireland; and if there have been any investigations into its sale in vape shops. [30556/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  John Paul Phelan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health to outline the expected legislative timeline of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30432/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Patrick Costello Green Party asked Health

  Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he is in favour of a ban on all e-cigarette product flavours, barring tobacco flavour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29187/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of people with lung injuries and all other injuries arising from e-cigarettes treated by the health service in 2022 and to date in 2023; the location of this treatment that is, primary or secondary care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27534/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with the HSE and other relevant bodies to develop education and awareness campaigns on the dangers associated with e-cigarettes usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28251/23]
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 2 returns FinanceHealth

  • Excise receipts from tobacco products
  • Tobacco cessation initiatives
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns HealthTradeTaxation

  • Oral smokeless tobacco products in Ireland
  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed
  • Excise Duty on Tobacco Products
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 5 returns EnvironmentHealth

  • Meeting with Minister of State Ossian Smyth to discuss banning of disposable e-cigarettes
  • Letter sent to Tánaiste Micheal Martin seeking greater action to protect children from e-cigarettes
  • Tobacco control and nicotine addiction measures
  • Tobacco taxation and cessation supports
  • Requests for PQ information on tobacco control and measures to tackle child vaping
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance

  • Retailers of tobacco products are obliged by law to sell cigarettes at retail prices determined by tobacco companies . We want the Finance Act 1995 amended to remove the criminal offence the Act provides for.
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the results of a recent Revenue survey which found that 30% of cigarettes smoked in Ireland are either illegal cigarettes or are being sourced by smokers from other countries; if he will take action to prevent access to and or the sale of such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22840/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the new or improved enforcement actions he proposes to take in light of a recent Revenue survey which found that 30% of cigarettes consumed in Ireland are either non-Irish-duty paid or illegal cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22841/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of a recent survey by Revenue which found that one-third of smokers purchased their cigarettes on the black market or overseas in 2022; if he will initiate a public campaign to deter the high numbers of smokers who are purchasing illegal cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22842/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Michael Lowry Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the number of prosecutions secured against those involved in tobacco smuggling in 2022; if he considers this level of prosecutions sufficient, in light of the recent Revenue Commissioners’ survey which found that 30% of tobacco products consumed in 2022 were non-Irish duty paid and illegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22943/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Michael Lowry Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the measures he has in place to enforce adherence to duty-free travel allowances for tobacco and alcohol at Ireland’s ports and airports; and if he considers these enforcement measures adequate, in light of a recent Revenue Commissioners’ survey which found that 30% of tobacco products consumed in 2022 were non-Irish duty paid and illegal cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22944/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Michael Lowry Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the cost to the Exchequer of illegal cigarettes in 2022 was approximately €384 million in lost excise and VAT receipts, a figure that represents an additional loss of €120 million when compared to 2021; the new measures he proposes to resolve the significant increases in illicit tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22945/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm when the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will be read at first stage in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23132/23]
• 2023-05-11
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 548 of 27 September 2022, the progress to date in reviewing the Tobacco Products Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/23]
• 2023-05-11
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are statistics available in relation to the number of patients admitted to hospital as a direct result of the effects of the use of e-cigarettes and vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22322/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of lung injuries and all other injuries arising from e-cigarette use admitted to the HSE in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21293/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Richard Bruton Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the Finance Act 1995 prevents retailers from setting a margin on the sale of tobacco, as they can on every other product, instead, they are obliged to sell product at the price set by the tobacco companies; and whether he has considered allowing a higher price be set even if he is unwilling to allow any discounting from the RRP. [20977/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the funding spent on tobacco cessation measures in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20922/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Richard Bruton Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a trend has been developing whereby cigarettes are being sold in larger packs than the standard 20 pack, and that this allows a lower unit price be charged, and encourages more consumption; and if he has considered any restrictions on this, or a requirement to have the same unit price regardless of the pack size. [20978/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance to confirm why there is a discrepancy in the figures provided in response to two different parliamentary questions (details supplied) in respect of the percentage of total packs of cigarettes sold that contain more than 20 cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 572 and 573 of 25 April 2023, if he is aware of research from the University of Bristol and Cambridge University (details supplied) which shows that people smoke more when smoking cigarettes from larger-size packs; if he will commission research into the link between larger packs of cigarettes and added consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20385/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health when his Department will conduct a full review of the Tobacco Free Ireland programme; and if there will be public consultation on the programme. [20659/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the volume of larger boxes of cigarettes non-20-pack cigarettes sold in each of the years 2018 to 2022. [19308/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the sale of larger boxes of cigarettes non-20-pack cigarettes constitutes promotional pricing; and if they are distorting demand for cigarettes upwards. [19309/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to a unit price per cigarette, or if the pricing of larger boxes will be set as a derivative of the price of a 20-pack of cigarettes to ensure against promotional pricing. [19310/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the total excise receipts earned from tobacco products in 2021 and 2022. [17037/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category for a pack of roll-your-own tobacco since 2011; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17038/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Emer Higgins Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill to prohibit the use of nicotine inhaling products by persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16845/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Environment

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of the public consultation to ban disposable e-cigarettes; if a timeline has been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14693/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to the Revenue Commissioners in each year from 2020 to 2023 that is used to combat tobacco smuggling; if the Revenue Commissioners are developing a dedicated anti-smuggling strategy; if the Covid-19 pandemic has had any impact on the Revenue Commissioners combatting smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14686/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco on the National Register of Tobacco retailers in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14687/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €500 tobacco retailer licence fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14688/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services from 2011 to 2022, and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14689/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by an alliance of organisations seeking an increase in the legal age of sale of all forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21 years of age, commonly known as tobacco 21; if he is in favour of Ireland introducing tobacco 21 as a policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14690/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department have in place or intend to put in place regulations to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes from mobile phone shops including shops selling mobile phones second hand along with phone cases; if inspections are carried out on these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14694/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the regulations that are in place for vaping products; if there is any intention of further regulating these products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15030/23]
• 2023-03-22
  PQ
  Joe Flaherty Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Health when the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill is due to be published. [14179/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2011; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13488/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if tobacco taxation were to be increased annually on a pro-rata basis so that all packs of 20 cigarettes cost at least €20 by 2025; and the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an equivalent annual tobacco tax on roll-your-own cigarettes was introduced. [13489/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners, in its actions to combat the illicit trade of tobacco products has conducted searches of online websites; if so, how many seizures have been made due to illegal products being sold online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13625/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have discussed partnership measures with internet companies, particularly social media platform providers, to disrupt the sale of illicit tobacco products on their platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13626/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the quantity of cigarette packs containing 20 cigarettes sold in each of the past ten years; and the quantity of cigarette packs sold containing more than 20 cigarettes, in each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [13963/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the preparations that are underway for the upcoming tenth conference of the parties to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which will take place in Panama from 20 to 25 November 2023; the Government's priorities; if there are preparations underway within his Department ahead of the conference; who will be attending on behalf of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12880/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has conducted any tests on disposable vapes currently on sale in Ireland following the discovery of non-compliant stock on the UK market where some brands were found to exceed maximum nicotine levels by as much as 50% in excess of the permitted level; if he has been informed of the results of any tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Marc MacSharry Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Health the current Government position with regard to target timeframe to achieve a tobacco free Ireland. [12062/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  James Lawless Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10602/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the steps the Government has taken to implement the Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2100 on the withdrawal of certain exemptions in respect of heated tobacco products, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 3 November 2022 and entered into force on 23 November 2022 ahead of the deadline of 23 July for the transposition of the directive into the national framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10804/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Environment

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the prevalence of inappropriate disposal of lithium batteries arising from the use of e-cigarettes and vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8740/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Thomas Pringle Independent asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the projected annual cost to provide free nicotine replacement therapy to all those enrolled in HSE smoking cessation programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8225/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Thomas Pringle Independent asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE to tackle tobacco use in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8226/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Thomas Pringle Independent asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health his plans for population-wide education and health awareness on the use of e-cigarettes and or similar products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8227/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services from 2017 to 2022, in tabular form; the budget allocated in 2023 for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8266/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the Programme for Government to bring in a targeted taxation regime to specifically discourage vaping and e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6430/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 295 and 296 of 30 June 2022, if he will provide an update on the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; if a timeframe for enactment can be indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6474/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 will address the packaging and advertisement of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products. [6475/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to recent reports from the United Kingdom that the popular disposable e-cigarette brand (details supplied), contained levels of nicotine above the permitted amount; if he will investigate whether similar breaches of regulation are occurring on the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7217/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the personal duty-free alcohol and tobacco product limits between the Ireland and UK duty-free zone; how these limits are enforced by the appropriate authorities at Irish airport and ferry ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4509/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the personal duty-free allowances and limits for alcohol and tobacco products for individuals traveling to Ireland from inside and outside the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4510/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if officials within his Department have met with representatives of the tobacco industry, contrary to Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which Ireland has ratified (details supplied); if so, the details of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3989/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if officials within his Department do not meet with representatives of the tobacco industry, in adherence to Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which Ireland has ratified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3990/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the number of seizures conducted by customs officials on duty-free alcohol and tobacco products which exceeded the personal limits at airports and ports in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4512/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the quantities of duty-free alcohol and tobacco products brought into Ireland from the UK duty free zone in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4513/23]
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Budgetary matters

  • Retailers of tobacco products are obliged by law to sell cigarettes at retail prices determined by tobacco companies . We want the Finance Act 1995 amended to remove the criminal offence the Act provides for.
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns Trade

  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
  • Briefing of public representatives on JTI's vape products, the vaping market and regulatory environment.
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 2 returns Trade

  • Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
• 2023-01-19
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers 2 returns Health

  • Share an independent study*, conducted by King’s College London, commissioned by the UK Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in the Department of Health and Social Care, found that smokers who switched to vaping experience a “substantial reduction” in their exposure to toxic substances that cause cancer, lung and cardiovascular disease. However, researchers strongly advise non-smokers to avoid smoking or vaping.
  • Seek a meeting with the Minister to that banning flavours is NOT the solution to preventing teens vaping. A strict ban the sale of vapes to under 18s will achieve much more.
• 2023-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding that has been provided to the Revenue Commissioners in the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 to combat tobacco smuggling; and if the Revenue Commissioners is developing a dedicated anti-smuggling strategy. [1810/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there should be an awareness campaign to deter vaping in public spaces, such as in bars and nightclubs; the steps that he is taking to deter persons from doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63790/22]
• 2023-01-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Meeting to discuss increasing the legal age of sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21
  • Plans to ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes
• 2023-01-17
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns HealthEconomic Development and Industry

  • Providing information on the latest evidence on vaping from a King's College London study
  • Seeking a meeting with the Minister on the business implications of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
• 2023-01-16
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • A meeting request to discuss vaping as a reduced risk alternative to smoking and the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2022-12-22
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Pre-Budget 2023 Submission document from Retailers Against Smuggling
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by an alliance of organisations (details supplied) seeking an increase in the legal age of sale of all forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21 years, commonly known as Tobacco 21; if he is in favour of Ireland introducing Tobacco 21 as a policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60549/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned over the rise of disposable e-cigarette use among adolescents; if his Department has a plan to counter this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60550/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if it would be permissible under the current EU tobacco products directive to raise the smoking age in Ireland from 18 to 21 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60848/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Éamon Ó Cuív Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if a ban on flavours, other than tobacco, will be included in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59513/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there have been any official studies into vaping and young persons and the effects of vaping on them. [51648/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will give serious consideration to include an amendment in the Finance Bill 2022 which will amend Section 84 of the Finance Act 1996 which currently gives a power to the tobacco manufacturers to set the price which retailers can charge for cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50922/22]
• 2022-10-06
  PQ
  Marian Harkin Independent asked Health

  Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if he is considering increasing the minimum age to purchase cigarettes to 21 years following the publication of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49256/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the growing trend of disposable e-cigarette use among teenagers; the measures that his Department and the HSE will implement to ensure that these products comply with all relevant regulatory requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47136/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of prosecutions and-or fines made against manufacturers or importers of e-cigarette products for breaches of restrictions within SI 271/2016 in the past 12 months (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47137/22]
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Justice and Equality

  • Request to meet with Revenue officials to discuss increased tobacco smuggling rates, smuggling trends and growing black market trade
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Public Health Bill (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 4 returns TradeTaxation

  • The need to address inconsistencies around current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing sizes, fonts, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
  • JTI Ireland's Pre-Budget 2023 and the Finance Bill 2022 submissions concerning the taxation of tobacco products.
  • Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited Trade

  • Briefing of public representatives on JTI's e-cigarette products, the e-cigarette market and regulatory environment.
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health

  • Letter to Minister Stephen Donnelly and all Oireachtas Members from the RCPI Policy Group on Tobacco
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Pre-legislative Scrutiny Report on the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
  • Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ensure the State upholds its regulations regarding breaches of the ban on menthol flavoured tobacco products
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to introduce further regulations into the sale and supply of vapes to reduce their attractiveness to young people; if there is any estimation on the number of people that currently vape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45412/22]
• 2022-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
  • Tobacco policy in Ireland
• 2022-09-15
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019.
• 2022-09-14
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health

  • We sought to inform legislators of the need to ensure that a tobacco licensing system was implemented by Revenue , not HSE. We also wanted legislators to understand the very real difficulties retailers would experience if there was an attempt to increase the age of those selling tobacco products to 21 as suggested by NGO's during the PLS process.
• 2022-09-14
  PQ
  Alan Farrell Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the banning of flavoured-vaping products in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44856/22]
• 2022-09-08
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Finance

  • British American Tobacco (PJ Carroll) Budget Submission 2023
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if Ireland's approach to the ongoing review by the European Commission of the Tobacco Tax Directive will include a push for a correlation between the level of taxation imposed on the use of tobacco inhaling products, including e-cigarettes and other vaping devices on the one hand and the level of nicotine contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40367/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if Ireland will follow the example of the United States and cap the levels of nicotine contained in tobacco-inhaling products including e-cigarettes and other vaping devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40368/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if Ireland will push for implementation of a cap on the levels of nicotine in tobacco-inhaling products including e-cigarettes and other vaping devices in the forthcoming European Commission review of the tobacco products directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40369/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department and the HSE monitor juvenile consumption of tobacco-inhaling products, including e-cigarettes and other vaping products; if statistical analysis of juvenile use of such products has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40370/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to plans by tobacco companies to become involved in healthcare provision in Ireland; and if he plans to monitor closely any possible plans by tobacco companies to enter the healthcare sector in Ireland. [40371/22]
• 2022-07-13
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional yield from a 25-cent increase per pack of 20 cigarettes with an additional 50% for roll your own, a 50-cent increase with an additional 50% for roll your own in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38668/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the findings of a recently published report commissioned by the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care which found that a 40% increase in the rate of persons quitting smoking was required each year for the target of less than 5% smoking prevalence in England by 2030 to be met; the way that he proposes to achieve similar increases in the numbers of persons quitting given the Tobacco Free Ireland objective for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will request his officials to consider the recently published report commissioned by the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in completing the process of drafting the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 following the release by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health of the report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37182/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Catherine Murphy Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of providing seven additional dog detector teams for the Revenue Commissioners; the amount of cash seized by the Revenue Commissioners' dog unit in 2021 and to date in 2022; and the estimated street value of drugs and tobacco products seized during that time period. [35783/22]
• 2022-06-30
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his Department has plans to regulate the e-cigarette market. [35133/22]
• 2022-06-30
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the commitments made in the programme for Government related to e-cigarettes, including the proposed ban on the sale of these products to persons under 18 years of age; and the proposed licensing system for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products. [35134/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Jackie Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current status of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31462/22]
• 2022-06-15
  PQ
  Alan Farrell Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the consideration that his Department has given to banning the sale of flavoured vape products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31174/22]
• 2022-06-15
  PQ
  Alan Farrell Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on his Department’s work with regard to vaping in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31175/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Violet-Anne Wynne Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for tobacco and cigarette smuggling offences in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and his plans to increase the penalties for these offences. [27866/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Robert Troy Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the legislation in relation to persons under 18 years of age purchasing vapes and vaping liquids (details supplied). [25813/22]
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 3 returns Health

  • Smoking cessation programmes
  • Tobacco and e-cigarettes
  • Nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Trade

  • Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Taxation

  • CSNA wished to inform legislators of the need to agree with the path being taken by the French and Finnish Governments in prioritising the needs of the Irish Exchequer with regards to Article 32 Freedom of movement of excisable products.
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited Trade

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ensure the State upholds its regulations regarding breaches of the ban on menthol flavoured tobacco products
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health

  • Request for meeting with Minister for Health and Taoiseach
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • 1. Seeking meeting with Heath Committee to share vapers exeriences at Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Tobacco +Nicotine Bill. 2 Share London City University survey dispelling myth that flavoured vapes are gateway to smoking. 3. Share Red C survey that found that 96% of vapers in Ireland do not favour a ban on flavoured vapes. If introduced many would buy unregulated products online.
• 2022-05-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
  • Raising the legal age of sale of tobacco products
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2011; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24257/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if tobacco taxation were to be increased annually on a pro-rata basis in order that all packs of 20 cigarettes cost at least €20 by 2025; the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an equivalent annual tobacco tax on roll-your-own cigarettes was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24258/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to the Revenue Commissioners for 2020 and 2022 to combat tobacco smuggling; if the Revenue Commissioners are developing a dedicated anti-smuggling strategy; if the Covid-19 Pandemic has had any impact on ability of the Revenue Commissioners to combat smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24259/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the current list of notified and compliant nicotine inhaling products, that is, e-cigarettes and refill containers, as held by the Health Service Executive in accordance with Regulation 26 of the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 (as amended). [24161/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Service Executive to make public and regularly update the publicly available version of the list of notified and compliant nicotine inhaling products that is, e-cigarettes and refill containers as held by the Executive in accordance with Regulation 26 of the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 (as amended). [24162/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco on the National Register of Tobacco retailers in 2021 to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24260/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €500 tobacco retailer license fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24261/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services from 2011 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24262/22]
• 2022-05-04
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • A meeting request to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking, BAT's youth access prevention campaign VERIFY and the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 will be available for public release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21665/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21666/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of Ireland’s Tobacco Free Ireland strategy; the way that it is planned to achieve the objectives of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21667/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in relation to any ongoing HSE investigations into any tobacco products currently on the market in Ireland for having a characterising flavour of menthol, contrary to the EU Tobacco Products Directive; if the investigations have concluded and the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22211/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans if any to address legislation that permits the sale of menthol cigarettes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22212/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019 will be available for public release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16614/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16615/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of the Tobacco Free Ireland strategy; the way it is planned to achieve the objectives of the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16616/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Éamon Ó Cuív Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if his Department intends to legislate for nicotine pouches and equivalent products in a similar manner as traditional tobacco products were legislated for under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15640/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Éamon Ó Cuív Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if he intends to legislate for heated tobacco products in a similar manner as traditional tobacco products were legislated for under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15641/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the average number of tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes smoked per day by Irish smokers in each of the years 2015 to 2021; the extent to which Irish rates differ compared to other European Union member states in the same time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13870/22]
• 2022-03-10
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the proposals he is bringing forward to the European Commission to take action in the forthcoming review of the EU Tobacco Excise Directive in view of the worrying trend of increased consumption of e-cigarettes by young people in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13660/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 4 November 2021, if he will detail his engagements regarding the decision by a body (details supplied) to invite e-cigarette manufacturers to submit their products for regulatory approval in order that they may be prescribed by general practitioners for those who wish to quit smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12457/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the proposals to implement additional measures to counteract illicit trade in fuel, drink and tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9489/22]
• 2022-02-17
  PQ
  Catherine Murphy Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a schedule for each heading for the amount collected by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of tobacco products tax in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022. [8868/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making nicotine replacement therapy free of charge to all those enrolled in smoking cessation programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7750/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 4 November 2021 and with reference to the lack of evidence to provide for a move towards limiting the maximum permissible quantity of cigarettes to 20 sticks, if he will encourage the commission of a report to ascertain the likelihood that packs of more than 20 cigarettes lead to increased consumption in Irish smokers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8115/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the reason the World Health Organization Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products of 12 November 2012 has not been signed; the necessary legislative or administrative measures required to implement the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4427/22]
• 2022-01-24
  LOBBY
  Forest Ireland Taxation

  • Pre-Budget 2022 Submission on tobacco taxation policy
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • A meeting request to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking and the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling 4 returns FinanceJustice and Equality

  • Meeting request to discuss increased tobacco smuggling rates & growing black market
  • Meeting request to discuss issues raised in PQs to the Minister of Finance with respect to excise hikes on tobacco products following the Budget 2022 announcement.
  • Meetings to discuss the impact of the growing black tobacco market on legitimate retailers.
  • Letter to highlight the extent of tobacco black market activity in the context of comments made suggesting the contrary during the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 4 returns FinanceHealth

  • Letter with Vape Business Ireland's pre-budget 2022 submission.
  • Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members to provide detail on the UK's National Health Service decision to prescribe vaping products to help smokers move away from smoked tobacco products.
  • Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members regarding the cancellation of the scheduled hearing with Vape Business Ireland as part of the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill.
  • Letter to the Ceann Comhairle regarding the cancellation of the scheduled hearing with Vape Business Ireland as part of the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill by the Oireachtas Committee on Health.
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns TradeTaxation

  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
  • Oral smokeless tobacco products in Ireland.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 2 returns TradeTaxation

  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
  • Budget 2022 and the Finance Bill 2021 submissions concerning the taxation of tobacco products.
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • Seeking information on the status of Public Health Tobacco Act
• 2022-01-20
  LOBBY
  RGDATA Health

  • Tobacco pack sizes
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the way the Government intends to interact with the Achieving a Tobacco Free Europe programme of actions as outlined by the European Commission in its Beating Cancer Implementation Roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1949/22]
• 2022-01-18
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Provide public representatives with research on the economic benefits of vaping for individuals and for the State.
• 2022-01-18
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance

  • Removing Personal Allowances for tobacco (and alcohol) products from other MS within EU. Changes to Finance Act to allow retailers sell tobacco products ABOVE manufacturers RRP.
• 2022-01-13
  LOBBY
  TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health

  • Request for meeting with Minister for Health
• 2022-01-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Tobacco policy in Ireland
  • Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
• 2022-01-11
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Finance

  • IVVA sent Pre-Budget Submission to Minister for Finance
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the proposals to introduce additional measures to combat the illicit trade in tobacco, drink and fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62677/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the level of participation that Irish officials had in the recent Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59871/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the lessons learned at the recent Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; the way the outcome of the conference will inform Ireland's approach to tobacco control legislation in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59872/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the key issues facing the Government in terms of tobacco control over the next two years ahead of the next Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2023; the issues for consideration at the conference in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59873/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the degree to which his Department was involved in the preparation for the COP9 conference on tobacco control; the lessons learned by Ireland and the European Union from COP9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59593/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which an evaluation has taken place of the benefits or dangers of vaping or other tobacco smoking alternatives with a view ensuring that the alternatives are not a gateway to return to tobacco smoking; whether and to what extent the health issues are being fully examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59749/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent of any detected increase in tobacco smoking and from whence it may have arisen; if measures are likely to deter any return to tobacco consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59750/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps needed to be taken to dissuade a return to tobacco smoking by whatever means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59751/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an increase in the consumption of tobacco has been noted during the Covid-19 associated lockdown; if specific counter measures are anticipated to address the issue with particular reference to the extent to which he might be advised by an association (details supplied) with a view to satisfactory arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53914/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he considers the introduction of legislation desirable to prevent the sale of cigarettes in packs of more than 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53915/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to follow the recent decision by a body (details supplied) to invite e-cigarette manufacturers to submit their products for regulatory approval in order that they may be prescribed by general practitioners for those who wish to quit smoking; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53954/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department or other bodies within this jurisdiction monitor the alternative smoking options on sale here; if all forms of vaping have been tested for addictive tendencies; the research available to date here or throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52847/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the use of home rolled tobacco cigarettes has increased during the course of the lockdown; if the use of such cigarettes has led to a return to conventional smoking habits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52848/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which vaping continues to be tested in Ireland with particular reference to establishing if they are in themselves habit-forming or whether their use leads to a return to conventional tobacco smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52849/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Alan Farrell Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the efforts being made to tackle the sale of cigarettes on the black market in view of rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51594/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will ensure e-cigarettes and other so-called risk products are taxed at the same rate as traditional cigarettes in the forthcoming review of the EU Tobacco Excise Directive to make them less attractive to young smokers following publication of data from the Food and Drug Administration in the United States of America showing disposable e-cigarettes use among high school students increased from 2.6% in 2019 to 26.5% in 2020, a 1,000% increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51409/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the action that will be taken by statutory agencies in relation to the threat posed to retailers and communities by criminal gangs selling illicit roll your own tobacco and the impact that this criminality has on areas such as the Border region; if his attention has been drawn to the relatively minimal infrastructure required for criminals to produce counterfeit tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50080/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if the recent large scale seizures of raw tobacco reported by the Revenue Commissioners indicate the possible presence of one or more illegal tobacco factories operating on the island of Ireland; if he has discussed this threat with enforcement authorities with a view to protecting communities and legitimate retailers from the availability or illegally manufactured tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50081/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal outlined in the European Commission public consultation on updating the rules on excise duties for manufactured tobacco products for the equalisation of the tax treatment of roll your own, heated tobacco products and other alternative products with that of cigarettes; the estimated likely impact on revenue generation and illicit trade should such a proposal be enacted in Ireland and across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49742/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions, fixed penalty notices or other sanctions that have been made under the Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Act 2014 each year since enactment by offence; the number of offences enforced by An Garda Síochána under the Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49704/21]
• 2021-10-12
  VOTE
  Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax · the motion · motion passed 87–47

  Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax
• 2021-10-12
  VOTE
  Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 47–87

  Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax
• 2021-10-07
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the details of the total public expenditure committed to the Tobacco Free Ireland initiative in 2019 and 2020 within his Department, the health and well-being programme and the Health Service Executive, including all prevention and cessation programmes be provided in view of the progress reported in the recent Tobacco Free Ireland Annual Report 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48748/21]
• 2021-10-05
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Legislation due on vaping (e-cigarettes)
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department and the Department of Health are engaging at a European level to ensure reform of tobacco taxes across the EU including lobbying for equal tax treatment for reduced risks products and traditional cigarettes in view of the expected publication of the updated Tobacco Directive by the European Commission in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48204/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated value of cigarettes and tobacco products seized by Revenue Commissioners’ officials at Irish ports and airports to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48207/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department has been engaging at a European level and with the European Director General for Health on the need for a common position ahead of the next session of the conference of the parties to the WHO FCTC and of the meeting of parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48205/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the priorities for the upcoming session of the conference of the parties to the WHO FCTC and of the meeting of parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products as a signatory to the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48206/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which vaping or other smoking alternatives continue to be evaluated with a view to ensuring that they do not encourage tobacco smoking; if the smoking habit has increased through the use of alternatives or hand-rolled tobacco cigarettes; if he proposes to take steps to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47139/21]
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 3 returns Health

  • Social media post tagging Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD.
  • Letter to the Clerk of the Oireactas Committee on Health with VBI's submission to the Committee on the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill cc'ing Committee Chair, Deputy Sean Crowe TD
  • Meeting request to discuss the role of vaping in achieving a Tobacco Free Ireland.
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling 2 returns Finance

  • Social media activity highlighting the RAS Pre-Budget 2022 Submission tagging Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD.
  • Pre-Budget 2022 Submission document from Retailers Against Smuggling
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Trade

  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns Trade

  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade of tobacco products.
  • To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
• 2021-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Medical Organisation Health

  • Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
• 2021-09-20
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance

  • retailers of tobacco are prohibited by law from selling tobacco at a price higher than the one set by the tobacco company.CSNA does not consider this prohibition to be useful in meeting the Towards a Tobacco-Free Society Policy objective. Retailers need to be able to set the price of tobacco in the same manner as they calculate the required RSP of all other Fast Moving Consumer Goods. We cannot and will not seek to sell the products below RRP.
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department has taken to ensure that Ireland benefits from the inaugural Leadership Summit on Tobacco Control as it provides a clear opportunity for Ireland to re-establish its tobacco control credentials on the international stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44314/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department will take to work with health ministries in other EU states to ensure that the conference outcomes will be progressed at a European level ahead of EU tobacco tax directive, the EU tobacco products directive, the EU cancer beating plan and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control conference of parties scheduled for November 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44315/21]
• 2021-09-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Tobacco policy in Ireland
• 2021-09-09
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Finance

  • Budget 2022
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the effects of alternatives to tobacco smoking with particular reference to the need to ensure that alternatives do not lead to a return to tobacco smoking; if there have been any indications of an increase in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41713/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department continues to monitor smoking trends with particular reference to any return to tobacco smoking which may or may not be attributable to alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41714/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional yield from a 25 cent increase per pack of 20 cigarettes with an additional 50% for RYO and a 50c increase with an additional 50% for RYO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39909/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if the authorities have observed the presence of illegal tobacco manufacturing facilities on this island; if so, the measures in place to tackle such criminality and to protect State revenues and public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40517/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if the significant increase in the amount of illicit roll-your-own tobacco seized at Irish airports in 2020 indicates a greater focus by criminal gangs on this category of tobacco in particular; if so, the measures that will be implemented to tackle this criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40518/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Emer Higgins Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on Ireland’s progress to become tobacco free by 2025; if this target will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33826/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of the drafting of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill. [39156/21]
• 2021-07-22
  LOBBY
  GME Media 2 returns HealthBudgetary matters

  • Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019.
  • Submission from Imperial Brands in relation to Budget 2022. The application of excise increases through the specific component has disproportionately affected poorer smokers, pushing many into the illicit trade.
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Catherine Murphy Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost yield if the excise duty on a package of 20 cigarettes increased by 30 cents. [38262/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the funding spent on tobacco cessation measures in each of the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26731/21]
• 2021-05-24
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • An email to request a meeting to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking. Also to discuss how vaping products help many smokers to switch, as the Department of Health’s own figures clearly show: Healthy Ireland survey 2018 showed that 41% of those who successfully quit smoking had used a vaping device to do so.
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • A meeting to discuss key issues which are of concern to our members through the lens of the largescale smuggling of tobacco products, touching on the cost to the exchequer, the cost to legitimate retailers, and the new trading relationship with the UK.
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Correspondence regarding the Health Research Board evidence review on vaping products.
  • Correspondence with the Clerk of the Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill copying the Committee Chair.
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns TradeTaxation

  • To share information on nicotine pouches with the Minister.
  • Excise Duty on tobacco products.
  • The need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of products listed.
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 2 returns Trade

  • Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping and e-cigarette market.
  • The need to address inconsistencies around current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing sizes, fonts, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
• 2021-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Taxation

  • Removing Personal Allowances for tobacco (and alcohol) products from other MS within EU.
• 2021-05-19
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Legislation on vaping products
• 2021-05-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 3 returns FinanceHealth

  • Ethical State investment
  • Tobacco Free Campus
  • E-Cigarettes
• 2021-05-06
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Trade

  • IVVA emailed Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment requesting that specialised vape shops be added to list of essential businesses under latest COVID-19 restrictions.
• 2021-05-06
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if future tax increases on alcohol or cigarettes will be ring-fenced for addiction treatment services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23415/21]
• 2021-05-06
  PQ
  Emer Higgins Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the position of his Department with regard to the use of selective and price comparison style price lists for tobacco products in retail stores; if his attention has been drawn to recent requests by HSE inspectors to remove these from display in stores; and if there is planned legislation to prevent the use of selective tobacco price lists which are currently used to draw the attention of consumers to certain tobacco products in shops (details supplied). [23556/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Bríd Smith People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the sale and use of vaping and e cigarettes by children and young adults; the regulations in relation to same; if he plans to amend or bring forward proposals to deal with teens and young adults using vaping e cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21304/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Bríd Smith People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the risks of young teens becoming addicted to nicotine as a result of the use of vaping and e cigarettes; if statistics or studies have been commissioned by his Department on the issue; if so, if they will be made available; his plans to deal with increased use of vaping products by children and young adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21305/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the impact of tobacco plain packaging on levels of smoking and the health benefits resulting from that policy; and the estimated number of lives that are saved per year as a result of the policy. [19063/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2011; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17692/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if tobacco taxation were to be increased annually on a pro-rata basis in order that all packs of 20 cigarettes cost at least €20 by 2025; the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an equivalent annual tobacco tax on roll-your-own cigarettes was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17693/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to the Revenue Commissioners for 2020 and 2021 to combat tobacco smuggling; if the Revenue Commissioners are developing a dedicated anti-smuggling strategy; if the Covid-19 pandemic has had any impact on the Revenue Commissioners combatting smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17694/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco on the national register of tobacco retailers in 2020 to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17695/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount of revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €500 tobacco retailer licence fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17696/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if retail outlets in Ireland are required to register with a State body if they seek to sell electronic cigarettes; if so, the number of outlets in Ireland that are licensed to sell electronic cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17698/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he will implement to counteract the illegal and cross-Border trade in tobacco and drink products and household fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17154/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Denis Naughten Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he plans to take to stop the use of the Irish taxation system for tax avoidance purposes by companies that source their income from international activities that undermine both the Government public health policy and climate policy and the divestment actions of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in tobacco companies and fossil fuel companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14521/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for either tobacco or cigarette smuggling in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [12725/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Catherine Connolly Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the details of the State’s investments under the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in the tobacco industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12214/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being or have been taken to prevent the sale of e-cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age. [11471/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department has examined the vaping industry with a view to ensuring the highest possible health standards and the application of regulations deemed necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7971/21]
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health

  • Sale of tobacco products in Duty Free post Brexit
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 3 returns Health

  • Educational memo on vaping products to all new Oireachtas Committee on Health members
  • Meeting invitation to Deputy John Lahart TD on behalf of VBI member Vincent Jennings, to discuss the opportunities of progressing legislation to ban the sale of vaping products to those under the age of 18.
  • Meeting invitation to Minister Frank Feighen TD on behalf of VBI member Vincent Jennings, to discuss the Public Health Tobacco Bill 2019, the importance of restricting access to under 18’s and the role vaping can play in achieving the Government’s objective of a Tobacco Free Ireland by 2025.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Forest Ireland Budgetary matters

  • Pre-Budget 2021 Submission on tobacco taxation policy
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns TradeTaxation

  • The need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of products listed.
  • Oral smokeless tobacco products in Ireland.
  • Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • A letter to Minister Donnelly requesting an update on the HSE's investigation into the presence of new cigarette products which are potentially in breach of European Union (Manufacture, Presentation & Sale of Tobacco & Related Products) Regulations 2016 which contains a ban on characterising flavours, effective since 20 May 2020.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 2 returns TaxationTrade

  • Budget 2021 and the Finance Bill 2020 submissions concerning the taxation of tobacco products.
  • Briefing of public representatives on JTI Ireland e-cigarette products and on the vaping/e-cigarette market, and regulatory environment.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 2 returns Health

  • Pre-Budget 2021
  • E-cigarettes
• 2021-01-19
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • An email to request a meeting to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking. Also to discuss how vaping products help many smokers to switch, as the Department of Health’s own figures clearly show: Healthy Ireland survey 2018 showed that 41% of those who successfully quit smoking had used a vaping device to do so.
• 2021-01-19
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Pre-Budget submission from the RCPI Policy Group on Tobacco
  • letter to Minister from Prof Des Cox Tobacco
• 2021-01-18
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Legislation due on vaping (e-cigarettes)
• 2021-01-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Tobacco Control
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Denis Naughten Independent asked Environment

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the funding provided by the gum industry on an annual basis to assist with the cost of its removal; the corresponding figure for the tobacco industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1605/21]
• 2021-01-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Budgetary matters

  • IVVA sent Minister for Finance Paschal Donoghue a Pre-Budget Submission
• 2021-01-04
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ensure the State upholds its regulations regarding breaches of the ban on menthol flavoured tobacco products
• 2020-12-31
  LOBBY
  TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health

  • Emails to the Taoiseach and Minister for Health
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he will implement to counteract the illegal and cross-Border trade in tobacco and drink products and household fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44401/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no age limit regulating the sale of vape products; and his plans to rectify the situation. [43374/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to banning the sale of e-cigarettes to those under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42083/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to banning the advertisement of e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42084/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the policies in place to curtail the use of e-cigarettes among young persons in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42085/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the policies in place to discourage the use of cigarettes or e-cigarettes among persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the percentage of young persons that use tobacco products regularly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42088/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which evidence exists in regard to the safety of vaping as an alternative to tobacco smoking; if the practice is deemed to be a gateway by way of introduction to other abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39841/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons by age group who are known to practising vaping at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39842/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether vaping is habit forming; the consequences of same that have been identified by the health authorities from a public health perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40120/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which vaping is deemed safe or otherwise; if specific safety standards exist in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40121/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which regulations apply or are likely to be made in relation to vaping with particular reference to maintaining safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40122/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the Healthy Ireland report deals with standards in vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40123/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which vaping is proven to assist in the reduction of tobacco smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the details of all the campuses, public sector buildings and offices that have adopted the tobacco-free campus policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40446/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Kathleen Funchion Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the findings (details supplied) of a recent Health Research Board report, published on 12 October 2020; and his plans to introduce stricter regulation on the sale and use of e-cigarettes. [39035/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill will be published; the measures he plans to adopt on e-cigarettes in view of the Health Research Board review on e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37616/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  David Cullinane Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the current status and plans for advancing the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; the legislative timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36866/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Danny Healy-Rae Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice when the law changed to allow licensed publicans to serve beer and tobacco outside (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31101/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if standardised format price lists for display in shops are to be implemented for the sale of tobacco products to consumers under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts to dissuade the promotion of cheap cigarettes to young persons; if his attention has been drawn to the dangers of cheap cigarette advertising to young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26440/20]
• 2020-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Educational memo on vaping products to all new Oireachtas members
• 2020-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget Submission
• 2020-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance

  • temporary reduction of VAT
• 2020-09-16
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Finance

  • Budget 2021
• 2020-09-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Sought meeting with Minister for Health to discuss IHF agenda
  • Budget 2021
• 2020-09-16
  PQ
  Marc MacSharry Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Finance the measures in place to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in products such as tobacco, alcohol and fuel products and to ensure smugglers do not take advantage of the green lane corridors established during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE failed to input to the expert group on tobacco of the European Commission regarding breaches of the ban on menthol cigarettes when the issue was discussed by the group in June 2020; the reason menthol-flavoured tobacco products remain on shelves when the HSE has the power to remove them; the status of the investigation by the HSE into these breaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23994/20]
• 2020-09-11
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • To ensure the State upholds its regulations regarding breaches of the ban on menthol flavoured tobacco products
• 2020-09-08
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Health

  • IVVA sent email to new Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly congratulating him on his appointment and requested that he review one area in particular in programme for governement. i.e. the introduction of new tax on nicotine inhaling products. We believe that the introduction of such a tax would have negative consequences.
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement additional measures to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illegal trade in products such as fuel, tobacco and alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20873/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Catherine Murphy Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of cash seized by the dog detector unit of the Revenue Commissioners from 1 October 2019 to date in 2020; the estimated value of narcotics, prescription drugs and tobacco products detected by the unit over the same time period; if food substances have been seized over the same time period; if the Revenue Commissioners plan to expand the unit; if so, if a business case has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18666/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue that would be raised in 2021 by increasing excise duty on a packet of cigarettes by 30 cents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18778/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if the issues raised by a group (details supplied) regarding the need to implement additional measures to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in products such as tobacco, alcohol and fuel products will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17426/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if guidelines will be put in place regarding the use of e-cigarettes in public houses (details supplied). [17425/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Neale Richmond Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will request a formal investigation by the EU Commission independent advisory panel on characterising flavours in tobacco products into the continued sale of menthol-style products in view of his comments that some tobacco companies are undermining the menthol cigarette ban that came into force in May 2020; if he will consider issuing a prohibition order on the products while the investigations by the HSE are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2010; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11892/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the funding spent on tobacco cessation measures in each of the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10941/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer on an annual basis of illegal trade in tobacco; the additional measures planned to counteract such illicit trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9634/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of illicit tobacco products and or non-Irish-paid tobacco here in tabular form; the percentage of these products that are cigarettes, illicit whites or counterfeit; the relevant applicable breakdown for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9635/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons prosecuted for cigarette and or tobacco smuggling in 2019 and to date in 2020; the additional resources and equipment being provided to the Revenue Commissioners to tackle the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9636/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated time for the tax rate on roll-your-own tobacco to reach equivalence with manufactured cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9637/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised by adding 50 cent of duty to a packet of 20 cigarettes with proportionate increases on other tobacco products. [9639/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated increase to a pack of cigarettes if an annual tax escalator of 5% and the rate of inflation was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9640/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the status of actions taken as part of the WHO Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9641/20]
• 2020-05-29
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Health

  • IVVA sent our Election Manifesto to a number of TD ahead of General Election
• 2020-05-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Letter to Revenue Commissioner Gerry Harrahill regarding the drop in tobacco seizure figures in the Revenue’s Annual Report for 2019.
• 2020-05-21
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community

  • Emails and letters arranging event / reception for the Show Me ID campaign in Dublin which took place in January. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.
• 2020-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health

  • Query to Minister for Health on Article 5.3 WHO tobacco Control
• 2020-05-20
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • Email to all TDs providing an overview of Public Health England's annual report which criticised the "false fears" about the relative risks of vaping, fears and misconceptions which they believe are preventing more smokers from making the switch to vaping. PHE stated that using vaping products has a small fraction of the risks of smoking, and that smokers should be encouraged to try them.
• 2020-05-18
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Education and Training

  • Letter providing information on PJ Carroll's newly launched education training tool 'Verify' for retailers to help educate and support them on ensuring vaping products are not sold to those under 18; reiterate our support of outlawing sale of vaping products to under 18s
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Aindrias Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the ban on menthol cigarettes; when the measure will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5473/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer on an annual basis of illegal trade in tobacco, drink and fuel products; the additional measures planned to counteract such illicit trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2927/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he plans to implement to counteract illegal cross-Border trade in tobacco, drink and fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/20]
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 6 returns Health

  • Overveiw and Comparison between US and EU regulatory Regime for Vaping
  • Comparison between US and EU regulatory Regime for Vaping
  • Meeting request to discuss vaping in Ireland with Deputy John Brassil
  • Letter relating to Government support for Irish SMEs
  • Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
  • Letter relating to 2019 Health Ireland Survey relating to vaping
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 2 returns TradeTaxation

  • Briefing of public representatives on the extent and impacts of the illegal trade in tobacco products in Ireland.
  • Budget 2020 and Finance Bill 2019 submissions concerning the taxation of tobacco products.
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns Trade

  • Briefing on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products in Ireland
  • The need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of products listed
  • Regulation of vaping products
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  Forest Ireland Finance

  • Pre-Budget submission
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 2 returns Community

  • Emails and letters arranging meeting for the Show Me ID campaign in Leinster which took place in September. The campaign aims highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.
  • Sent a letter in response to the announcement of a new Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill. Itmac asked for a wide-ranging Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) of the Bill.
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 2 returns Health

  • E-cigarettes
  • Smoking Cessation
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health

  • WHO Article 5.3
• 2020-01-21
  LOBBY
  GME Media Health

  • Strengthening of The Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill to ensure effective regulation of the vaping industry
• 2020-01-16
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • An e-mail to address concerns regarding the media coverage of vaping related illnesses occuring in the United States.
• 2020-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Measures to protect children from e cigarette addiction
• 2020-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 2 returns Health

  • Emailed Minister of Health and cc'd CEO of both Irish Heart Foundation & Irish Cancer Society on the negative impacts of proposed vaping flavour ban.
  • Requested Minister for Health to issue public statement on the relative safety of vaping compared to smoking.
• 2019-12-20
  LOBBY
  Tuthills Ltd Trade

  • The need to standardize tobacco products price lists in retail stores
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of illicit tobacco products and-or non-Irish-paid tobacco here in tabular form; the percentage of these products that are cigarettes, illicit whites or counterfeit; the relevant applicable breakdown for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51957/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the most up-to-date evidence and advice in respect of e-cigarettes; when same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51956/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Kate O'Connell Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Kate O'Connell asked the Minister for Health his plans to allow nicotine patches on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52090/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Pat Deering Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health if he has examined the experience of certain US states in which they have increased the age that a person can buy tobacco from 18 to 21 years of age; and if such a move is permissible here. [49826/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Health

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health his views on plans to regulate vaping; if he is considering an outright ban on the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48262/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he plans to implement to deal with cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in fuel, tobacco and drink products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46644/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the loss of earnings of retailers through the illegal importation and selling of tobacco products, which becomes more prevalent with duty increases on such products as was the case in budget 2020; and the way in which he can ensure that legitimate retailers are not undercut. [46532/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to regulate e-cigarettes; his further plans to restrict the areas in which they can be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46056/19]
• 2019-10-24
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year yield of imposing excise duty of 5 cent, 10 cent, 15 cent and 20 cent per millilitre, respectively, on liquid containing nicotine used for vaping and e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43991/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he and his officials have discussed the option of removing the definition to vaping on the HSE website in view of the fact that it may be encouraging persons to take it up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43569/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Brendan Griffin Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) relating to vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42168/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the maximum prison sentence for the crime of tobacco smuggling; the number of maximum prison sentences that have been imposed for tobacco smuggling in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40878/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Noel Grealish Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the Tobacco Products Research Survey 2018 carried out by the Revenue Commissioners that the percentage of illegal roll your own tobacco products has more than doubled in the past two years rising from 9% in 2016 to 21% in 2018; the action he will take to address this increase in the illegal trade of roll your own tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40879/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he plans to introduce to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in tobacco, drink and fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39042/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Gino Kenny People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the research his Department has commissioned and-or carried out on vaping; the regulations issued on the sale of vaping devices and liquids; the health advice issued on the subject of vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Seán Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to vaping advertising on bus stops here; his views on whether such advertising should be curtailed; if he or his officials have met with representatives of the vaping and e-cigarette industry to date in 2019; and if so, the circumstances under which the meeting occurred. [38439/19]
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Environment

  • Clean Air Policy and related initiatives
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 3 returns Health

  • E-cigarettes
  • Irish Cancer Society Pre-budget submission
  • World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community

  • Emails and letters requesting support for the Show Me ID campaign in Leinster which took place in September. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Trade

  • Briefing of public representatives on the extent and impacts of the illegal trade in tobacco products in Ireland.
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 3 returns Health

  • Meeting request to discuss vaping in Ireland with Deputy John Brassil; invitation to participate in panel event on vaping in Ireland to Senator Gerard Craughwell
  • Letter on VBI's response to the publication of 'E-cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products: An evidence review by the Irish Heart Foundation and Irish Cancer Society; letter to Minister Harris re. further research into vaping in Ireland through the next census
  • Email to Oireachtas members to reiterate support for legislation to ensure vaping products are only available to those that are 18+
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited Trade

  • Extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products
• 2019-09-20
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 3 returns Health

  • Share research funded by Cancer Research UK showing that e-cigarettes can double the success rates of people trying to quit smoking and that vaping is three times more effective than nicotine patches and gums, and more effective than the prescription drug varenicline. Express support for the Oireachtas research on e-cigarettes to be fast-tracked to ensure that Irish policy makers can gain a greater insight into the vital role that e-cigarettes are already playing in helping smokers to quit.
  • E-mail to bring attention to UCL/CRUK research that showed e-cigarettes were almost three times more effective at helping smokers to quit than NRT products. To request a meeting to discuss this evidence and to explore whether Health Committee would consider their own research to help Government set an informed policy on e-cigarette use being recommended as a smoking cessation tool.
  • To discuss concerns over the current marketing of e-cigarettes and to the role of responsible marketing in helping adult smokers move away from tobacco.
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Seán Haughey Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce legislation to ban the advertisement of vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37988/19]
• 2019-09-18
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Health

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the status of examinations by his Department into the potential health impacts of e-cigarettes; if regulation will be forthcoming in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37782/19]
• 2019-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 3 returns Health

  • Tobacco sales to minors
  • Legislation in relation to e cigarettes
  • Meeting of Oireachtas members on e cigarettes and article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
• 2019-09-05
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player 2 returns HealthFinance

  • As the HSE has accepted that a tobacco free Ireland by 2025 will not be met until 2052, the state should explore if vaping can play a significant role in providing a less harmful alternative to smoking for those who find it difficult to quit but want to do so.
  • Budget 2020 should take account of the 2018 Revenue Cigarette Consumption Survey and take steps to address the 22% of the market that is lost to illicit trade and tobacco tourism.
• 2019-08-29
  LOBBY
  Tuthills Ltd Trade

  • The need to standardize tobacco products price lists in retail stores
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Mary Butler Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the section 38 and 39 residential, mental health and disability residential centres that are not currently implementing the HSE tobacco free campus policy by CHO in tabular form. [33254/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons prosecuted for cigarette and-or tobacco smuggling in 2018 and to date in 2019; the additional resources and equipment being provided to the Revenue Commissioners to tackle the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31166/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Fiona O'Loughlin Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Finance the estimated time for the tax rate on roll your own tobacco to reach equivalence with manufactured cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29803/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Fiona O'Loughlin Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the feasibility of including nicotine patches in the list of medicines which are zero rated for VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29804/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Mary Butler Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of initial tobacco sales to minors test purchase inspections carried out at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29082/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Mary Butler Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections of e-cigarette and refill container manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers under SI No. 271 of 2016 - European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29087/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures that will be implemented to deal with cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in products such as fuel and tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25502/19]
• 2019-05-21
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 2 returns TradeCommunity

  • E mail and letter to raise Itmac concerns in relation to the already high levels of illegal tobacco in Ireland and the implications of further increases through a potential hard Brexit.
  • requesting support for the Show Me ID campaign in Connaght and Ulster which took place in February. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.
• 2019-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2019
• 2019-05-21
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 2 returns Health

  • Meeting request to discuss debate in Dail regarding the Government's lack of public policy on e-cigarettes
  • Highlight the need for the government to consider a policy on e-cigarettes
• 2019-05-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Trade

  • Briefing of public representatives on JTI Ireland e-cigarette products and on the vaping/e-cigarette market, and regulatory environment.
• 2019-05-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Meeting request to discuss VApril and vaping in Ireland; Invitation to Senator Noone to sit on panel re. vaping
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised by adding 50c of duty to a packet of 20 cigarettes with proportionate increases on other tobacco products. [21605/19]
• 2019-05-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Tobacco Free Ireland
  • Tobacco Policy
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated increase to a pack of cigarettes if an annual tax escalator of 5% and the rate of inflation was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19552/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated increase to roll-your-own tobacco if an annual tax escalator of 10% and the rate of inflation was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19553/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated time for the tax rate on roll-your-own tobacco to reach equivalence with manufactured cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19555/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the cigarette production volumes in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the tobacco product tax receipts on fine cut tobacco since 2003, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19556/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the status of actions taken as part of the WHO Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19560/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the feasibility of including nicotine patches in the list of medicines which are zero rated for VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19561/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the feasibility of introducing a licence system with a minimum annual fee of €500 to be paid by tobacco retailers; the estimated costs associated with developing, maintaining and administering same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19562/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco with the National Register of Tobacco Retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18469/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco with the National Register of Tobacco Retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19551/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making nicotine replacement therapy free of charge to all those enrolled in smoking cessation programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19557/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health his plans to examine operational structures to provide nicotine replacement therapy without a prescription to GMS patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19558/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing the exclusion of nicotine replacement therapy from the drugs payment scheme in a full year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19559/19]
• 2019-05-02
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Health

  • Informational letter on personal & business experience with ecigarettes.
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of nicotine replacement therapies provided by the HSE through the medical card scheme in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13417/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he plans to implement to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in fuel, tobacco and drink products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7242/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration is being given to the implementation of additional measures to counteract cross-Border criminality with particular reference to illicit trade in fuel, tobacco and drinks products which impacts adversely on revenue in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement additional measures to counteract the illicit trade in fuel, tobacco and drink products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3828/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of illicit tobacco products and non-Irish paid tobacco here; the percentage of these products that are cigarettes, illicit whites and counterfeit or the relevant applicable breakdown for same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3077/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the most up-to-date evidence and advice regarding e-cigarettes; when this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3076/19]
• 2019-01-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting 2 returns HealthTrade

  • Regulations on plain packaging of tobacco products
  • Briefing of public representatives on JTI Ireland e-cigarette products and on the vaping/e-cigarette market, and regulatory environment.
• 2019-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Irish Cancer Society Pre-budget submission
• 2019-01-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns TaxationBudgetary matters

  • EU Consultation on excise duties applied to manufactured tobacco and the Government Tax Strategy Group Papers
  • Excise Duty on tobacco products
• 2019-01-21
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community

  • Emails and letters requesting support for the Show Me ID campaign in Munster which took place in November. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.
• 2019-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Meeting request to discuss vaping in Ireland and to request public hearing on vaping; letter to Health Committee re. Tobacco Free Ireland/Healthy Ireland; letter to request meeting following UK Parliament STC report on vaping
• 2019-01-21
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 6 returns Health

  • Request a meeting to discuss e-cigarettes and the potiential role in achieving Tobacco Free Ireland objectives. Flag article by Dr Hilary Jones which dispelled myths around vaping vs smoking. Invite to Drop-In session on the science around vaping.
  • Request a meeting to discuss e-cigarettes and the potiential role in achieving Tobacco Free Ireland objectives. Invite to the Drop-In session on the science around vaping. The Deputy attended and discussed with us the evolution of e-cigarettes and other non-combustible products and how those products could offer consumers a potentially less harmful alternatives to cigarettes and help the Irish Government achieving its Tobacco Free Ireland objective.
  • Thank the Senator for her comments on media about the need for a policy on e-cigarettes in Ireland that recognises their potential role as smoking cessation tool and in achieving Tobacco Free Ireland objectives. Bring to the Senator's attention the publication of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2018, showing that 41% of those who successfully quit smoking in the past year used e-cigarettes. Highlight how Government did not even acknowledging the category potential in their press release or summary
  • Highlight UK progressive approach to e-cigarettes vs Ireland and the potiential role of e-cigarettes in achieving Tobacco Free Ireland objectives. The latest Tobacco Free Ireland review (2018) acknowledged that the objective of a smoking incidence of less than 5% won’t be achieved by the planned 2025 but only by 2052. Highlight the need for a debate on vaping by the Oireachtas Health Committee. Invite to drop-in science event. Share BAT 2018 Harm Reduction Focus Report.
  • Invites to our Drop-In session on the science around vaping. He attended the event and discussed with us the evolution of e-cigarettes and other non-combustible products and how those products could offer consumers a potentially less harmful alternatives to cigarettes and help the Irish Government achieving its Tobacco Free Ireland objective. Thank you e-mails sent the event.
  • A Science focussed drop-in event to explain in greater detail the science, research and devleopment that goes in to our e-cigarette products and to provide more information on findings of research.
• 2019-01-18
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Health

  • Ireland's approach to E-Cigarettes and Vapour products is stalling Ireland's target of a Tobacco Free Ireland by 2025
• 2019-01-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Tobacco policy
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Maurice Quinlivan Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce legislation to regulate shops selling vaping products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49868/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2018, which show that 41% of persons who successfully quit smoking in the past 12 months used e-cigarettes, will inform a revision of the Tobacco Free Ireland strategy aimed at including e-cigarettes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48671/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is considering the inclusion of e-cigarettes among the alternatives presented to smokers which contact the HSE smoking cessation services, including quit.ie, in view of recently published results of a survey (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48672/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to commission further comprehensive research on e-cigarettes in view of recently published Healthy Ireland Survey 2018 results (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48674/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce free nicotine patches for persons with nicotine addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47018/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the funding spent on tobacco control in each of the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46153/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the funding spent on tobacco cessation measures in each of the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46154/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Noel Rock Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if the policy towards e-cigarettes will be updated in view of the Healthy Ireland 2018 finding that 41% of smokers who successfully quit in the past year used an e-cigarette to do so; if he will consider commissioning a second health technology assessment or other research into their effectiveness as a cessation tool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45154/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Charlie McConalogue Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the position regarding the use of e-cigarettes as a means of smoking cessation; if his attention has been drawn to recent reports in the UK which promote their use (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45591/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the estimated loss on an annual basis due to illicit trade in fuel, alcohol and tobacco products from Northern Ireland and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44173/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement additional measures to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in fuel, alcohol and tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44172/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of small and local retailers regarding the threat of illegal selling of cigarettes'by continual increases in budget 2019; if the Revenue Commissioners have adequate resources to tackle smuggling and illegal sales; and if his attention has been further drawn to retailers' concerns for their business. [44235/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of different categories of packets of 20 cigarettes since 1990; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41923/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from tobacco product tax by product type in each of the years 2007 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41924/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the clearance data for roll-your-own tobacco products cleared from tax warehouses in each of the years 2007 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41925/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb tobacco smuggling in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41926/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number of cigarettes seized by customs in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41927/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the sum saved in each year since 2005 due to successful tobacco seizures in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41938/18]
• 2018-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association Health

  • Request for meeting
• 2018-09-21
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 3 returns Taxation

  • Seeking confirmation on the health warning derogation timeline of the Tobacco Products Directive.
  • To highlight Itmac's concern with increase in figures for illicit and NIDP tobacco in Revenue's Illegal Tobacco Products Research Survey which showed an increase of 30% for contraband and 12.5% for NIDP since last year; to request the establishment of a stakeholder workshop to address this growing issue
  • Seeking confirmation on the health warning derogation timeline of the Tobacco Products Directive; to share industry figures on illicit trade which remain high at 20%; briefing Revenue officials on the complexity of track and trace implementation.
• 2018-09-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Taxation

  • Briefing on the market responses to the current excise duty regime on tobacco products.
• 2018-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 5 returns Health

  • Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
  • Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Tobacco taxation policy
• 2018-09-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited Trade

  • Seeking opportunity to brief public representatives on Logic vaping products, the vaping market and regulation
• 2018-09-21
  LOBBY
  ASH Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Clarification sought re Department of Finance's plans to WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Treaty on Illicit Trade Protocol
  • Pre-budget submission on tobacco control initiatives
• 2018-09-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Circulation of VBI pre-Budget 2019 submission; meeting request to Finian McGrath to discuss vaping and request a public hearing on same
• 2018-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Protocol on illicit trade in tobacco products
• 2018-09-19
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction, Philip Morris International's commitment to a smoke free future. Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
• 2018-09-18
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 10 returns Health

  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • E-cigarette policy
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
  • Policy on e-cigarettes
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been performed on the health risks associated with electronic cigarettes or vaping technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37080/18]
• 2018-09-17
  LOBBY
  European Heart Network Health

  • 6 June: World No Tobacco Day 2018 Roundtable on Tobacco and Cardiovascular Disease and WNTD Award Ceremony, EU Parliament, Brussels. MEPS McGuinness and Childers invited. MEP Childers attended.
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Health the reason no statistics on non-Irish duty-paid and illicit tobacco products were included in the Tobacco Free Ireland report released in July 2018; if his attention has been drawn to the reason this information was omitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36250/18]
• 2018-09-06
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player 2 returns HealthFinance

  • Vaping products are incorrectly defined as tobacco products in the EU Tobacco Product Directive. Vaping products do not contain tobacco and do not emit smoke and therefore should not be regulated as a tobacco product.
  • To inform the Minister that 4 billion illegal cigarettes were consumed in Ireland between 2013 and 2017
• 2018-08-24
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Budgetary matters

  • PJ Carroll pre-Budget 2019 submission.
• 2018-08-21
  LOBBY
  Tuthills Ltd Trade

  • The need to standardize tobacco products price lists in retail stores
• 2018-07-25
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • Pre Budget Submission 2019 - Let Me Breathe - We set out our Budget 2019 priorities to Oireachtas members, with the aim of improving asthma care and services in Ireland.
• 2018-07-25
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction, Philip Morris International's commitment to a smoke free future. Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Health

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on the threat tobacco poses for persons with asthma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32887/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional measures to counteract smuggling and illicit trade in products such as fuel and tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30914/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Noel Rock Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 520 million illegal cigarettes were consumed in 2017 according to the Revenue Commissioners' illegal tobacco products research survey, an increase of 30% since 2016; his plans to provide the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda Síochána with increased resources to tackle the issue of illegal tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31340/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Mary Butler Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of initial tobacco sales to minors test purchase inspections carried out at the end of June 2018 or the latest date available. [30176/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Mary Butler Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections of e-cigarette and refill container manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers under the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 at the end of June 2018 or the latest date available. [30181/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the next national steps to be taken with respect to the WHO protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products in view of the fact that the conditions for the entry into force of the instrument adopted under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control were met on 27 June 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30286/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove the requirement for medical card holders to obtain a prescription from their general practitioner to access nicotine replacement therapy for free under the general medical services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30397/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 2 June 2016, if policy issues in respect of abortion are still subsumed into the tobacco and alcohol control unit of his Department; if so, the reason it has not been changed; if a new unit will be established within his Department to oversee abortion and other related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24357/18]
• 2018-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
• 2018-05-21
  LOBBY
  Red Flag Consulting Limited 2 returns Health

  • Meeting request to Deputy Noel Rock to arrange a meeting for a client and attendance at same
  • Meeting request for client.
• 2018-05-21
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Trade

  • Seek to brief public representatives on JTI e-cigarette products and the vaping/e-cigarette market
• 2018-05-21
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 2 returns Taxation

  • Seeking confirmation on the sell through deadline for cigarette packs manufactured in line with Section 14(2)(a) of Articles 15 & 16 of the Tobacco Products Directive
  • To ask the Minister to consider how the excise and regulatory environment in Ireland has encouraged the growth of illegal tobacco which has now escalated to such an extent that illegal domestic production existed on the island. To point out that we are the only legitmate and heavily regulated industry that has to compete unfairly against an unregulated competior that already supplies 13% of the market in Ireland.
• 2018-05-21
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 2 returns FinanceTrade

  • Australia proposal to amend the WCO classification of e-cigarettes
  • Seeking opportunity to brief public representatives on JTI vaping products, the vaping market and regulation
• 2018-05-18
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Circulation of recently published research on vaping as a viable alternative to smoking, information on VBI's VApril campaign plus a meeting request; dissemination of VBI's COP8 position
• 2018-05-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Act 2014
• 2018-05-17
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • Regulation of Tobacco products
• 2018-05-17
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 8 returns Health

  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the research being conducted to test the effectiveness of e-cigarettes in helping smokers quit smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21567/18]
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE tobacco-free campus "No Smoking" signage includes e-cigarettes (details supplied); his views on whether this might cause confusion amongst smokers seeking to cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21718/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be generated through increasing the tax on cigarettes by €0.10, €0.20 and €0.50 per packet, respectively, with a pro rata increase on other tobacco products; and the estimated impact on the net fiscal space for 2019. [21203/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by his Department and the HSE on campaigns and educating persons to change lifestyle as a preventive measure against chronic disease relating to tobacco, in tabular form; the amount spent on Tobacco Free Ireland; the amount spent on promoted social media advertisements and content, by amount spent per campaign and social media platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20580/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE are monitoring the use of e-cigarettes or vaporisers; his views on the increased number of outlets selling these products; if there are restrictions on advertising same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18856/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the details of the legislative controls and restrictions in place to regulate the sale, supply and use of hookah instruments for the smoking and vaping of tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19076/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Communications

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action he will take to ensure that tobacco companies make a contribution towards the clean up of waste in view of the fact that according to Dublin City Council, cigarette butts account for 60% of all street litter in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18284/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if evidence which shows that millions of smokers have successfully quit smoking by switching to e-cigarettes has been examined; the action his Department is taking to support the transition to e-cigarettes as a means of quitting smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16991/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Colm Brophy Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Finance his views in relation to the excise of heated tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15412/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the health or other benefits of cigarettes versus nicotine reducing cigarettes (details supplied) or vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Brophy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether heated tobacco products should not be given a reduced and more favourable excise treatment than cigarettes in view of the World Health Organization’s position that all forms of tobacco use are harmful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14462/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Colm Brophy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Health his plans to engage with the Department of Finance on the excise duties of heated tobacco products in advance of their potential launch here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14463/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional measures to deal with cross-Border illegal trading in products such as fuels and tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13920/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional measures to counteract illegal trading in goods such as tobacco and fuels; if such measures will be introduced in co-operation with the authorities in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13923/18]
• 2018-03-22
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Finance

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the revision of Directive 2008/118/EC on the rules for cross-border movements of excisable goods such as alcohol or tobacco in particular regarding Article 32 of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13464/18]
• 2018-03-22
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he plans to implement to counteract cross-Border illegal trading in goods such as fuels and tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13500/18]
• 2018-03-22
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the outcome of recent discussions between his Department, the Revenue Commissioners and their counterparts in Northern Ireland regarding illegal trading in goods such as fuels and tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13501/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the annual expenditure by the HSE on providing nicotine replacement therapies through the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12148/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions that have been made under the Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Act 2014 since its inception; the number of offences enforced by An Garda Síochána under the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11070/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his views on e-cigarettes; his plans to ban e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6518/18]
• 2018-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 4 returns TradeHealth

  • Public health policy and the independent vape industry in Ireland
  • Meeting Request to discuss the impact of vaping and the independent vape industry in Ireland
  • Invitation to a dialogue event on vaping in Ireland.
  • To discuss the impact of vaping the independent vape industry in Ireland
• 2018-01-20
  LOBBY
  GS1 Ireland Health

  • European Commission’s draft implementing acts to combat the trade in illicit tobacco
• 2018-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Medical Organisation Health

  • Recommendations contained in the IMO Budget Submission
• 2018-01-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns HealthFinance

  • The prohibition of flavour references on e-cigarette packaging, as outlined in S.I. 271 2016 and trade confusion at retail level regarding sales of e-cigarettes and refill liquids
  • Australia proposal to amend the World Customs Organisation (WCO) classification of e-cigarettes
  • Track & Trace system for Tobacco Products
• 2018-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Seeking support for Irish Cancer Society pre-Budget submission recommendations
• 2018-01-19
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 4 returns EU Affairs

  • Email in relation to Track & Trace of tobacco products (Articles 15 & 16 of TPD2)
  • Email in relation to Track & Trace of tobacco products (Articles 15 & 16 of TPD2)
  • Email and letter in reference to Track & Trace of tobacco products (Articles 15 & 16 of TPD2)
  • Email and letter in relation to Track & Trace of tobacco products (Articles 15 & 16 of TPD2)
• 2018-01-19
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Taxation

  • Briefing on the market responses to the current excise duty regime on tobacco products.
• 2018-01-18
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction, Philip Morris International's commitment to a smoke free future. Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
• 2018-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention (ENSP)
• 2018-01-16
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Meeting request to discuss study, borne from a collaboration between UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, Public Health England, Action on Smoking and Health and the DECIPHer Centre at the University of Cardiff, which shows that concerns that use of vaping products by young people in the UK could be leading to smoking are so far not borne out by the evidence.
• 2018-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • Pre Budget Submission 2018
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines issued in 2016 that specifically relate to persons caught smuggling or selling illicit cigarettes, fuel and alcohol; the number of those fines paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1983/18]
• 2018-01-08
  LOBBY
  ASH Ireland Health

  • Letter to An Taoiseach and Minister for Health re Tobacco Industry advertising and lobbying in regard to new tobacco products.
• 2018-01-04
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Budgetary matters

  • Tobacco excise
• 2018-01-02
  LOBBY
  TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health

  • Tobacco Control EU Funding for ENSP
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of tobacco sales to minors test purchase inspections carried out in 2017. [53803/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the proportion of new and existing sites with a tobacco-free campus policy implemented in residential units for older persons in mental health approved centres, in mental health community residencies and in residential disability services. [53804/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Noel Rock Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the level of product inconsistency and trade confusion at retail level regarding sales of e-cigarettes and refill liquids, specifically with labels which reference to taste, smell and or flavours (details supplied); if section 30(1)(d) of SI 271 of 2016 makes it an offence to reference taste or smell or other additives on the label of e-cigarettes and refill containers; if this prohibition includes references to a flavouring which the Tobacco Products Directive, TPD2, defines as an additive that imparts smell and or taste; his plans to either amend his Department’s guidance document to make this clear or amend SI 271 of 2016 to make an exception to permit flavour references on e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52630/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if regulation 30 of Statutory Instrument 271 of 2016 allows retailers to stock electronic cigarettes and e-liquids that have the flavour labelled, for example cherry flavour, menthol flavour and so on; his plans to update the guidance document to clarify the issue for retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51798/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional measures to deal with the cross border smuggling of illicit products such as tobacco and diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50800/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to the recently published draft Implementing Acts with regard to the Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40 EU track and trace articles 15 and 16; if a submission has been made to the European Commission on these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47429/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Maria Bailey Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Health if section 28 (10)(a) of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2013 provides him with the authority to prohibit the sale of so-called combi-boxes which contain rolling tobacco, papers and filters in view of the continued growth in the use of rolling tobacco by persons under 25 years of age; if not, if he can be authorised to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46887/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the excise duty on tobacco products collected in each of the years 2014 to 2016; the estimated amounted to be collected in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42437/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Charlie McConalogue Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the HSE's position regarding the promotion of vaping as a means to achieve the State's goal of becoming smoke free (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41513/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Charlie McConalogue Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason vaping and vaping products are classified in the same category as cigarette and tobacco products; his plans to amend the way in which vaping is classified in order to remove some of the expense associated with the practice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41528/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Maria Bailey Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Health if he has the authority to prohibit the sale of so-called combi boxes which contain rolling tobacco, papers and filters under the Public Health Tobacco Acts, in view of HSE research which reports huge growth in the use of rolling tobacco by under 25s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41867/17]
• 2017-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 5 returns TradeHealth

  • Regulations and policies affecting the independent vape sector in Ireland
  • Regulation and policy affecting independent vape companies in Ireland.
  • Regulation and policy on vaping, vape products and independent vape companies in Ireland
  • Enforcement of the regulations on vape products, vaping and independent vape companies in Ireland.
  • Enforcement of the regulations and policies on vape products, vaping and independent vape companies in Ireland
• 2017-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Circulation of pre-Budget 2018 submission calling on government not to impose excise on vaping products
• 2017-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Pharmacy Union Health

  • Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Medical Card Patients
• 2017-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Tobacco control
• 2017-09-21
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited Health

  • Tobacco harm reduction, Philip Morris International's commitment to a smoke free future. Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
• 2017-09-20
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health

  • Letter from Dr Des Cox, Chair of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's Policy Group on Tobacco to Senator Keith Swanick
• 2017-09-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 3 returns Health

  • EU TPD2 Articles 15/16 Track and Trace system for tobacco products
  • EU TPD2 Articles 15/16 Track and Trace system for tobacco products
  • EU TPD2 Articles 15/16 Track and Trace system for tobacco products
• 2017-09-20
  LOBBY
  European Heart Network Health

  • May: Email exchange with Mrs. McGuinness regarding EHN’s 25th anniversary celebrations; June: Information sent to Mrs. McGuinness on plant sterols re an event organised by the International Plant Sterols and Stanols Association; July: Email sent to all Irish MEPs re an exchange of views between the ENVI and CONT Committee and the European Commission on illicit tobacco trade; August: No activities
• 2017-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Illicit Trade Protocol
  • Joint pre-Budget submission with Irish Cancer Society on tobacco control
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his plans to meet the head of a programme (details supplied) in the UK when they visit Dublin in October 2017 to deliver an address on e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39422/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce legislation to on the use of e-cigarettes inside public venues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39423/17]
• 2017-09-11
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Finance

  • Imperial Tobacco John Player Budget Submission 2018
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has undertaken clinical research into vaping, further to the publication of the Health Information and Quality Authority's health technology assessment of smoking cessation interventions, which highlighted the need for further research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37167/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Kate O'Connell Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Kate O'Connell asked the Minister for Health if inspections are now taking place with respect to compliance of SI 271 of 2016 in view of the fact that the sell-through period deadline for vaping products and e-liquids as set out in same expired on 20 May 2017; if his Department and the Health Service Executive, HSE, have provided training to the environmental health officers that carry out inspections; if the HSE plans to produce an annual compliance report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37421/17]
• 2017-09-07
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 4 returns TaxationEU AffairsHealth

  • Fiscal policy on tobacco products
  • Track & Trace of tobacco products (Articles 15 & 16 of TPD2)
  • Request of meeting with Department of Health Promotion refused based on interpretation of article 5.3 FCTC
  • Illicit trade of tobacco products
• 2017-09-05
  LOBBY
  ASH Ireland Health

  • Pre Budget Submission
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the name of the person nominated by the State to the European Union expert committee on illicit trade in tobacco; and the extent to which he has verified that this person has no conflicts of interest. [35178/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the 410 charities that are invested in the common investment fund by the Charities Regulatory Authority are funded by the HSE as section 39 charitable organisations; his views on the fact that the common investment fund held investment in the tobacco industry; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35040/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Charities Regulatory Authority formally divested from investments in the tobacco industry that it held through the common investment fund; the date on which this decision was arrived at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35041/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has engaged directly with the Courts Service on the appropriateness of its investments in the tobacco industry; if he has discussed this matter with the Minister for Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35042/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if any of the approximately 780 HSE-funded section 39 charitable organisations that are regulated by the Charities Regulatory Authority held investments in the tobacco industry through the common investment fund up to the end of 2016; if so, his views on this; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35036/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged directly with the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the investments held in the tobacco industry by the Courts Service; his views on this; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35037/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  John McGuinness Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on the use, regulation and taxing of vape products; his further views on the submission of an association (details supplied) of 3 February 2017 to HIQA and the Revenue Commissioners on 16 February 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35876/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health community residences that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of mental health community residences that now do so. [36531/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  James Browne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health approved centres that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of mental health approved centres that now do so [36532/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of residential units for older persons that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of residential units for older persons which now do so. [36609/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of residential disability services that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of residential disability services which now do so [36610/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Finance the amount a person currently pays for the cheapest roll-your-own tobacco product, RYO, and the cheapest pack of cigarettes in a shop; his views on whether the minimum RYO pack size of 30g will likely lead to increased illicit RYO products on the black market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33599/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will be reviewing its roll-your-own tobacco survey, which failed to mention that since May 2017 retailers can only sell a minimum 30g pack of RYO and this product is more expensive than a pack of cigarettes (details supplied); his views on whether this will likely lead to an increase in smuggled RYO product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33594/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Noel Rock Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on excise duty receipts of the apparent practice of tobacco firms building up stocks in advance of the introduction of plain packaging; the impact this has had on Exchequer returns in 2016 and to date in 2017; when he expects excise receipts to return to normal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33272/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Michael Healy-Rae Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will refrain from increasing the excise duty on alcohol and further increases on tobacco products (details supplied). [33539/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce new measures to deal with the smuggling of illicit fuel and tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32570/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional measures in co-operation with the authorities in Northern Ireland and Britain to deal with the illegal trade in some fuel and tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32571/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the rate of duty on tobacco in each of the past ten years; the duty collected for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31359/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Aindrias Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the regulations in place for approving vaping products; the time it takes to approve a product for sale here; and the stages it goes through for approval. [31236/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from tobacco product tax by product type in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in tabular form. [25089/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clearance data for roll-your-own tobacco products cleared from tax warehouses in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in tabular form. [25090/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of extra excise duties received in 2016 and to date in 2017 on cigarettes as a result of the increase of 50 cent in excise announced in budget 2017; the amount he expects to take in for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25213/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to address the use of disposable tins by tobacco companies to bypass upcoming plain packaging laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to address tobacco companies rapidly increasing the production of products affected by plain packaging laws prior to the 30 September 2017 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25203/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will consider pharmacists prescribing nicotine replacement therapy the way in which the morning after pill is prescribed (details supplied); if he will adopt the HIQA recommendation of a review of dispensing rules for nicotine replacement therapy on the general medical scheme and that this takes place without delay in order that operational structures can be developed to provide nicotine replacement therapy without a prescription to general medical scheme patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25262/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the evidence by which the legislation was concluded for guidelines (details supplied) to exist around vaping products under the TPD, in view of the fact they are not a tobacco product; and the assistance an organisation (details supplied) or retailers can give to the Departments to help bring about effective and relevant legislation regarding the products provided by providers. [24326/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the evidence used as the basis for the guidelines for vaping products in the Tobacco Product Directive 2014/14/EU, in view of the fact they are not a tobacco product; and the assistance that the IVVA and retailers can provide to Government to bring about effective and relevant legislation for these products. [24484/17]
• 2017-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 3 returns TradeTaxationHealth

  • The implementation of the new EU regulations on vape products.
  • Proposed changes to EU Directive 2011/64/EU
  • The implementation of the new EU regualtions on vape products, and the wider policies on the products in Ireland.
• 2017-05-19
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Meeting request to discuss Cancer Research UK report that showed that vaping has far fewer toxins than smoking
• 2017-05-19
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Trade

  • Meeting request to highlight the need to tackle the illicit trade of alcohol, tobacco and solid fuel
• 2017-05-19
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • On behalf of the 470,000 people with asthma, we lobbied to have the following matters addressed in Budget 2018: (1) Reduce the cost of asthma medication. (2) Improve Primary Care services for people with asthma. (3) To provide specialised secondary care for children. (4) Improve outdoor and indoor air quality. (5) Reduce the threat from tobacco. (6) Ensure schools, sports clubs and other organisations are well equipped to support asthmatics. (7) Fund the Asthma Society's vital work.
• 2017-05-18
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited 2 returns TaxationHealth

  • Tobacco harm reduction, Philip Morris International's commitment to a smoke free future. Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
  • Tobacco harm reduction, Philip Morris International's commitment to a smoke free future. Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
• 2017-05-18
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 5 returns HealthTaxation

  • Part 5 Health Miscellaneous Bill
  • Plain Packaging timelines and deadlines
  • ITMAC request for meeting with The Office of the Revenue Commissioners
  • Implementation date for Plain Packaging in Ireland and Article 5.3 WHO
  • ITMAC request for and meeting with the Department of Finance
• 2017-05-18
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Health

  • Responded to comments made in Dail by Opposition Health Spokesperson that 3 in 1 combi packs of tobacco are particularly attractive to young people.
• 2017-05-17
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • Part 5 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 of 4 April 2017, the number of those fines imposed that specifically relate to smuggling or selling illicit cigarettes, fuel and alcohol; the number of attachment orders imposed; the number of persons sent to prison for non-payment; and the number of those fines paid. [23490/17]
• 2017-05-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Tobacco
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his policy in relation to the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public spaces; the research that is being done in relation to electronic cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the recommendation in Tobacco Free Ireland to introduce a levy on the tobacco industry; the discussions his Department has had with the Department of Health on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19339/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has undertaken research on the recommendation in Tobacco Free Ireland to introduce a levy on the tobacco industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19340/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken in view of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Illicit Trade Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19341/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will advance the proposal to introduce a levy on the tobacco industry; the discussions his Department has had with the Department of Finance on this following on from a recommendation in Tobacco Free Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19338/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement additional measures to deal with the smuggling of diesel and tobacco products and other illicit trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16395/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be generated through increasing the tax on cigarettes by 10 cent, 20 cent and 50 cent per packet of 20, with a pro rata increase on other tobacco products. [14878/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if Ireland plans to sign up to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products; if so, the status of the progress of Ireland's accession to the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12266/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Eugene Murphy Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health his Department's position on vaping; if there are any measures to introduce regulation of vaping in public places; if so, the details of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11832/17]
• 2017-02-09
  PQ
  Robert Troy Fianna Fáil asked Jobs

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the action she and her Department have taken since the tobacco factory in Mullingar closed and the significant jobs losses in County Longford to try to attract replacement jobs to both locations. [6198/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Finance the reason the number of seizures of illicit cigarettes and tobacco has dropped 16% from 7,154 seizures in 2015 to 6,024 in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6147/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if his Department will acknowledge the impact that vaping products are having for those that are looking for a viable alternative to smoking in the context of the recently published Healthy Ireland survey in October 2016; his plans for quit.ie to provide adult smokers with information regarding vaping; if evidence suggests an increase in vaping corresponds to a reduction in smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6283/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Clare Daly Independents 4 Change asked Health

  Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to have nicotine replacement therapy available on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied). [5434/17]
• 2017-01-23
  LOBBY
  RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Finance

  • attended meeting in relation to a potential bill to require the NTMA to stop investing in tobacco companies
• 2017-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 3 returns HealthEconomic Development and Industry

  • Highlight the need for guidance on the regulations on vaping products in Ireland, to which independent vaping businesses must comply.
  • Meeting to introduce the association
  • Meeting to introduce the association and matters relating to the regulations on vaping products.
• 2017-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 3 returns Health

  • Oireachtas update
  • National Cancer Strategy, Out-of-pocket payments, Tobacco Free Ireland, HPV Vaccination Programme, Misc. Provisions (Health) Bill 2016, Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, Night Nursing
  • Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2016
• 2017-01-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Invite to briefing in Buswells Hotel on vaping products
  • To discuss Ireland's position on vaping products in advance of COP7
• 2017-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Federation of Independent Retailers Budgetary matters

  • The submission called for the introduction of compensation for the wages of staff on jury service, the introduction of a small business ombudsman, a call to oppose a tax on sugary drinks, support for the introduction of business rates relief for small businesses and a call to tackle the trade in illicit tobacco products
• 2017-01-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited Finance

  • Tobacco Excise - Budget 2017
• 2017-01-20
  LOBBY
  ASH Ireland Health

  • Possibility of Government suing the tobacco industry for recovery of health related costs
• 2017-01-19
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited Health

  • Implementation dates for Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products Legislation
• 2017-01-19
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Health

  • Part 5 of the Miscellaneous Health Provisions Bill 2016 - standardised packaging
• 2017-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Finance

  • Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Catherine Martin Green Party asked Health

  Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objectives 2.1.4 and 2.1.5 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to tobacco and alcohol as lifestyle factors contributing to poor health as they age, are assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering these objectives; the work completed to date; and the contact there has been with other Departments or State bodies towards achieving these objectives. [41821/16]
• 2017-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Standardised packaging of tobacco
  • Government investments in tobacco manufacturing
• 2017-01-13
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • On behalf of the 470,000 people with asthma, we lobbied to have the following matters addressed in Budget 2017: (1) Reduce the cost of living with asthma by subsidising asthma medication. (2) To improve Secondary Care services for people with asthma (3) Improve Primary Care services for people with asthma. (4) Improve outdoor and indoor air quality. (5) Reduce the threat from tobacco products.
• 2017-01-11
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 3 returns HealthTaxation

  • Part 5 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 - Standardised Packaging
  • Tobacco excise
  • Tobacco excise
• 2016-12-08
  PQ
  Declan Breathnach Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of fines that were paid since the enactment of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 in January 2016, specifically in relation to those that are fined for smuggling or selling illicit cigarettes, fuel and alcohol; the number of persons sent to prison for non-payment; the number of attachment orders imposed; her plans to extend the legislation to allow for recovery of fines by the attachment of social protection payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39186/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department or any agency or entity in receipt of Departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline on such investment; and if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines. [39038/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by her Department, any agency within the remit of her Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if her Department has any guideline on such investment; if her Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39035/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline on such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39031/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Education

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline on such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39029/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline on such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39030/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Social

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Social Protection if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline in relation to such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Foreign

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline on such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39032/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Public

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline on such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Arts

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by her Department, any agency within the remit of her Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if her Department has any guideline in relation to such investment; if her Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39025/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Seán Sherlock Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health his position on the impacts of usage of e-cigarettes and vaporisers in public places; his plans to legislate for such products; and the engagement he has had with officials on the matter. [38972/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guidelines on such investment; if his Department intend to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39033/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Agriculture

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guidelines relating to such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39024/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Communications

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline relating to such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39027/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Transport

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline relating to such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guideline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39039/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Jobs

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by her Department, any agency within the remit of her Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of Departmental funding; if her Department has any guideline in relation to such investment; if her Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39034/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by her Department, any agency within the remit of her Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if her Department has any guideline in relation to such investment; if her Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39026/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Defence

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guideline in relation to such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39028/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Margaret Murphy O'Mahony Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the introduction of a formal ethical investment policy for the taxpayer funds that are currently invested as part of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, managed through the National Treasury Management Agency; his views on the appropriateness of holding investment in tobacco companies as part of this fund (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35275/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Brendan Griffin Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which would be generated annually with an increase of 1 cent in excise duty on fuel, alcohol and cigarettes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34760/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance to outline his views on the fact that taxpayer funds are currently invested in three separate tobacco companies as part of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, managed through the National Treasury Management Agency; his views on the appropriateness of this investment; if he has expressed any views regarding this matter directly to the NTMA; his views on calls to add tobacco companies to the list of prohibited investment categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33377/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Jack Chambers Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that taxpayer funds are currently invested in three separate tobacco companies as part of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, managed through the National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA; his views on the appropriateness of this investment; if he has expressed any concerns regarding this matter directly to the NTMA, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform; his views on calls to add tobacco companies to the list of prohibited investment categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33381/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  John McGuinness Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his Department's position relative to the suggested ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems which will be discussed at the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, FCTC, COP7 in Delhi, India, in November 2016; the names of the persons attending this meeting on behalf of the state; the brief that has been given to the Irish delegation; if the position of his Department has been communicated to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/16]
• 2016-10-20
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an analysis of the expected yield of excise duty for 2017 by sub-group, that is, VRT, tobacco, alcohol and so on; the percentage increase over the expected 2016 outcome; and if he will publish the underlying assumptions used in calculating the figures published in table 9, page c.24 of the economic and fiscal outlook published on budget day. [31255/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Noel Rock Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Noel Rock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions the cross-Border crime agency has taken to combat illicit trade, specifically with regard to tobacco smuggling and fuel laundering; the agency’s plans to address these issues in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29306/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance given that under Statutory Instrument No. 271 of 2016 roll-your-own tobacco must come in minimum 30g sized packs, previously 12.5g or 25g, if the Revenue Commissioners have the necessary measures to deal with the likely increase of illicit pouches on the market due to 22% of 25g consumers and 29% of 12.5g consumers stating that they would seek an alternative source of supply for their product. [29397/16]
• 2016-09-22
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 6 returns Trade

  • Introducing the association and the issues facing the independent vape sector
  • Introducing the association and highlighting issues faced by the independent vape sector
  • Introducing the Minister to the issues facing the independent vape sector in Ireland
  • Compliance guidelines for regulations related to the independent vape sector.
  • The lack of compliance guidelines relating to regulations on the independent vape sector in Ireland.
  • Introducing the association to the Minister
• 2016-09-21
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited 4 returns HealthEU Affairs

  • Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
  • Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
  • Emerging alternatives to conventional smoking products
  • Transposition of the Revised EU Tobacco Products Directive
• 2016-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 5 returns Health

  • Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016
  • Budget 2017
  • National Cancer Strategy, Out-of-pocket payments, Tobacco Free Ireland, HPV Vaccination Programme, Misc. Provisions (Health) Bill 2016, Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, Night Nursing
  • Plain packaging and Public Health (Alcohol) Bill
  • Healthy Ireland, Tobacco Free Ireland and Public Health (Alcohol) Bill
• 2016-09-21
  LOBBY
  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • On behalf of Vape Business Ireland, to discuss the regulation of vaping products
• 2016-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • To discuss the regulation of vaping products/VBI pre-Budget submission
• 2016-09-20
  LOBBY
  Vintners' Federation of Ireland 3 returns HealthJustice and Equality

  • Requesting a meeting to ensure EHO's implement the Public Health (Tobacco) Act in the spirit of the legislation
  • Seeking to ensure the Public Health (Tobacco) Act is applied fairly around the country and that provision is made for smokers.
  • Requesting a meeting to ensure EHO's implement the Public Health (Tobacco) Act in the spirit of the legislation
• 2016-09-19
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health

  • Sent information to Minister of State for Health Promotion, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy about the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's public health policy work on alcohol, obesity, tobacco, physical activity and ageing
• 2016-09-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 3 returns HealthFinance

  • Proposals to support the tobacco free ireland policy
  • Seeking enactment of Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016
  • pre-Budget submission on tobacco tax
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of enforcement actions taken by An Garda Síochána pursuant to the Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Act 2014 since 1 January 2016; the number of fixed penalty notices issued and higher penalties imposed in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24606/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Seán Barrett Fine Gael asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined the third illicit trade report produced by Grant Thornton; and his views on the findings regarding alcohol, fuel, pharmaceuticals, tobacco and digital piracy. [24729/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Bernard Durkan Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when the mechanics, cost and detail required by manufacturers of vaping products that do not contain tobacco and are not cigarettes to comply with the law, SI 271 of 2016, will be made available; the estimated cost of the notification system to the State per annum; the manner in which the cost has been calculated; the manner in which the scheme will be funded; if and when the notification scheme will be published; the products that will need to be notified, and by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24580/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the Government has been contacted by the tobacco industry or any of its representatives on the possibility of a joint agreement on the joint use of the industry's Codentify system for the tracing of illegal tobacco; if so, the outcome of any such contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24859/16]
• 2016-09-06
  LOBBY
  ASH Ireland Finance

  • pre-budget submission
• 2016-09-05
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee 2 returns EU AffairsTaxation

  • Track and trace system for tobacco products
  • Tobacco taxation administration and impacts.
• 2016-09-01
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd EU Affairs

  • Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU)
• 2016-09-01
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Budgetary matters

  • Our submission highlighted that the significant market share of Non Irish Duty Paid product, (consumed in Ireland but not purchased in a registered retail outlet in Ireland), should be taken on board when devising excise policy. The fact that the price of Roll Your Own tobacco will treble due to the introduction of a minimum pack size of 30g weight since May 2016 should also be taken into account.
• 2016-08-31
  LOBBY
  Forest Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Letters campaign
• 2016-08-26
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player Health

  • As Ireland transposed different reporting requirements (from the Tobacco Products Directive) to other Member States and as some of the requirements are unclear making local compliance challenging, we wrote to the Minister to seek meeting with his officials to provide guidance & clarity on local Regulations.
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to provide in tabular form the estimated yield in 2017 and in a full year of increasing the excise duty levy on tobacco by 25 cent, 50 cent, 75 cent and €1, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the percentage of existing disability residential houses and units that are compliant with the HSE tobacco free campus policy. [23959/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on excise duty receipts to date in 2016 from the apparent practice of tobacco firms building up stocks in advance of the introduction of plain packaging; if this is expected to have a negative impact on 2017’s fiscal space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22425/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Willie Penrose Labour Party asked Jobs

  Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she will take to deal with the significant fall-out for 87 employees and their families with the announcement by a company (details supplied) of ceasing production of cigarette rolls from October 2016 which arises from the implementation of an EU directive which limits the manufacture of cigarettes below 30 grammes which has led to a serious reduction in the production line capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19919/16]
• 2016-06-29
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance if he allowed officials of his Department to meet with any tobacco company in 2015 where the tax treatment of heated tobacco products was discussed; if he fully supports the objectives of Tobacco Free Ireland and if he will not permit a reduced excise rate on any tobacco product whose reduced risk claim has not been verified by an independent scientific body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18642/16]
• 2016-06-29
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will not permit the introduction of any novel tobacco product such as heated tobacco products here unless it can be independently proven that it cannot be smoked like a traditional cigarette and the product does not release second hand-smoke emissions as the World Health Organization warns that there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18640/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health why policy issues in respect of abortions as well as oversight of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act are subsumed into the tobacco and alcohol control unit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13693/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Brendan Howlin Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that he and his team of Ministers are fully committed to implementing the Tobacco Free Ireland policy by 2025; and if he has rejected any proposals to roll back measures currently in place on smoking in the workplace. [13744/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Health

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health his views on vaping, including the measures he will bring forward to regulate it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14070/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Róisín Shortall Social Democrats asked Health

  Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if, with respect to the plans in the programme for Government to make Ireland tobacco free by 2025 and the December 2015 ECJ ruling dismissing challenges to the legislation, he will provide an update on the plans to introduce plain tobacco packaging; if he will commit to not extending the wash-out period for branded tobacco beyond 20 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13225/16]
• 2016-05-30
  LOBBY
  Forest Ireland Taxation

  • Tobacco taxes must be cut to reduce the demand for black market cigarettes, with stiffer penalties for those who sell cigarettes to children.
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Thomas Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on the effectiveness of the legislation on the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (details supplied) further to the transposition of the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12218/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Joan Burton Labour Party asked Health

  Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health when the legislation to introduce plain packaging on tobacco products will be brought before the House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11479/16]
• 2016-05-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • Asthma Society Pledge
• 2016-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 4 returns Health

  • Meeting request to event showcasing Irish Cancer Society Research and Advocacy Activity for successful General Election candidates
  • EU Commission agreement on illicit trade of tobacco
  • Tobacco taxation
  • European ombudsman's recommendations on tobacco lobbying in the European Commission
• 2016-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Vape Vendors Association 5 returns Health

  • Vaping products
  • Upcoming regulation of vaping products
  • To raise awareness of the issues faced by independent SMEs in the vaping industry regarding upcoming regulation
  • Upcoming regulation of vaping products
  • Vaping products
• 2016-05-19
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • vaping product regulation
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to implement additional measures to deal with cross-Border criminality such as the smuggling of diesel and tobacco products and other illicit trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10136/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Finance

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons the Revenue Commissioners prosecuted for the offence of tobacco and cigarette smuggling in the years 2015 and 2016 to-date; the number of prosecutions currently ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10723/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Marcella Corcoran Kennedy Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Health the reason the mechanics, cost and detail required by manufacturers of vaping products to comply with the law have not been forthcoming from his Department, regarding the drafting of legislation to implement the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPDII) and more specifically, Article 20(2) referring to a proposed notification submission system for vaping products; the estimated cost of the notification system to the State per annum; the way that cost has been calculated; the way the scheme will be funded; when the notification scheme will be published; the body that will be responsible for the management of the notification system; the products which will need to be notified and by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10568/16]
• 2016-05-16
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd EU Affairs

  • Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU)
• 2016-05-10
  LOBBY
  ASH Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Encouraging political parties to impose an environmental levy on the tobacco industry as a way of reducing the USC on employees
  • Contact with all Irish MEPs in regard to the TTIP Agreement being discussed in Europe impacting on capacity of Irish Govt. to introduce effective anti-smoking health legislation.
• 2016-04-29
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Tobacco Free Ireland
  • Tobacco control policy - specifically tobacco taxation and smuggling
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue from the implementation of a special tobacco levy at a rate of 25% that would be imposed on each tobacco company operating in the Irish market as a proportion of the profits they generate. [5184/16]
• 2016-02-03
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue from the imposition of a 25% special tobacco levy on tobacco companies as a proportion of the profits they generate in the Irish market. [4534/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if further stakeholder engagement, particularly with the independently owned companies in the vape product sector, is planned as the transposition of the tobacco product directive progresses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3463/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if members of the Health Information and Quality Authority report group examining the implication of vape products will be made public by his Department. [3464/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Health

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to acknowledge the harmful nature of tobacco smoking, and to keep an open mind to vape products, as a means to counter tobacco smoking; to acknowledge that vape products are providing a non-carbon monoxide, non-tobacco and non-tar alternative to cigarette smoking, and therefore regulation should be carefully examined, and the scientific evidence of international experts utilised before making blanket decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3465/16]
• 2016-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Upcoming regulation of vaping products
• 2016-01-21
  LOBBY
  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • Upcoming regulation of the vaping sector
• 2016-01-21
  LOBBY
  Philip Morris Limited EU Affairs

  • Transposition of the Revised EU Tobacco Products Directive
• 2016-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • NCPA, Pre Budget Submission, Funding, Tobacco Regs
• 2016-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Budgetary matters

  • Pre Budget submissions on tobacco control and measures to combat childhood obesity and food poverty
• 2016-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Finance

  • Tobacco Finance Policy
• 2016-01-20
  LOBBY
  JTI Ireland Limited 4 returns FinanceEU AffairsPublic Expenditure and Reform

  • Budget 2016
  • Finance ( Research on consumer perceptions of the illegal tobacco trade)
  • Track & Trace of tobacco products
  • Standard Letter to Welcome Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015
• 2016-01-20
  LOBBY
  Mcomm Communications Trade

  • Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015
• 2016-01-19
  LOBBY
  ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee EU Affairs

  • Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU)
• 2016-01-19
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd 3 returns FinanceEU AffairsTaxation

  • Illicit trade of tobacco products
  • Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU)
  • Tobacco excise
• 2016-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Thoracic Society Health

  • ITS made a submission in response to the public consulation on transposition of the revised European Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU)
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the efforts the Revenue Commissioners and Customs officials are making to clamp down on smuggling of tobacco and fuel; the cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1886/16]
• 2016-01-18
  LOBBY
  Imperial Brands John Player 4 returns HealthFinance

  • As the Tobacco Product Directive comes into force in May 2016 John Player requested the Department of Health to provide us with the technical and legal clarity that we require to enable us to provide compliant product to the Irish market. In particular, we require confirmation that Ireland will avail of the tax stamp derogation. Artwork for health warnings was also sought.
  • New EU packaging rules for tobacco products come on stream in May 2016 including large 65% Picture Health Warnings. John Player requires technical guidelines & legal clarity from the Department (including HIgh Res files of Picture Heath Warnings) so that we can adapt our processess and prepare for production to enable us meet the manufacturing deadline which was 8 months away.
  • John Player made a submission to Minister Noonan in advance of Budget 2016. Our submission highlighted that high excise increases in previous years did not deliver against what he had forecast to be collected on Budget Day due to downtrading, tobacco tourism and illicit trade in the Irish tobacco market. We also made the point the a HSE/Revenue illicit tobacco survey stated that 5.26bn cigarettes were smoked in Ireland in 2014 yet the legal Irish industry only sold 3.2bn cigarettes.
  • To inform Revenue of our concerns about the recent discovery of counterfeit Irish tax stamps on fake Irish tobacco packs in a number of locations in Ireland. To our knowledge, this was the first time in 5 years that counterfeit Irish cigarettes (including a fake tax stamp) have appeared in Ireland.
• 2016-01-18
  LOBBY
  Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 2 returns Health

  • The Minister for Health, Dr Leo Varadkar, attended the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's Policy and Advocacy Forum where evidence-based health policies, developed by RCPI's expert policy group on tobacco, obesity and alcohol were discussed
  • The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland pre-Budget submission sent to all Oireachtas members
• 2016-01-14
  LOBBY
  Ros Dumhach Cogaisiochta Teoranta Taxation

  • Proposed Taxation of Electronic Cigarettes
• 2016-01-13
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if electronic cigarettes play a role in assisting persons in stopping smoking; the supports he will put in place for smokers wishing to stop smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46807/15]
• 2016-01-13
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his view on including electronic cigarettes in the tobacco products directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46808/15]
• 2016-01-13
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his views on tobacco starter packs which contain tobacco, cigarette papers and filters, which are particularly attractive to young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46826/15]
• 2016-01-13
  PQ
  (unknown) asked Health

  Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce a licensing system for vaping products; if so, when; if he will implement tobacco products directive II, in as far as it relates to vaping products; what form this will take; if public consultation is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1058/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the revenue lost on illegal black market cigarettes in each of the years from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45954/15]
• 2015-11-19
  PQ
  Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of the State's holding in alcohol, tobacco, aerospace and defence industry stocks; the value of such stocks disposed of in 2014 and in 2015 to date, by shares sold in the tobacco sector, the alcohol sector and the aerospace sector; his views on the reduction of the State's holdings in such stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41064/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance given recent budgetary changes on excise taxes on tobacco products, the minimum price that retailers can charge for a packet of 20 cigarettes and a packet of fine tobacco for the rolling of cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37845/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Finian McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his officials met recently with representatives of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to discuss legal and technical issues with the Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Act and Regulations arising from the Act; if he will confirm if he was reassured that these legal and technical issues can be resolved in time for the Act to come into force in May 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36642/15]
• 2015-10-14
  PQ
  Thomas P. Broughan Independents 4 Change asked Finance

  Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons prosecuted for cigarette and tobacco smuggling at Dublin Port and Dublin Airport in 2014, and in 2015 to date; the number of successful convictions and prosecutions ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35853/15]
• 2015-10-13
  VOTE
  Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax · a budget financial resolution · motion passed 112–22

  Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax
• 2015-09-30
  PQ
  (unknown) asked Health

  Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the parts of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015 that he plans to amend by way of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill; when he expects to bring the heads of this Bill to Cabinet; if this Bill will be subject to a public consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33604/15]
• 2015-09-24
  PQ
  (unknown) asked Health

  Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if data is currently available in respect of the estimated number of adults who are vaping in Ireland in 2015 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32511/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Maureen O'Sullivan Independent asked Finance

  Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of seizures of illegal cigarettes in the past 12 months; the amount of revenue lost to the State; and his plans to combat the very serious matter of illegal cigarettes being brought into and sold in this country. [27070/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his position on e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31396/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department have plans to introduce legislation to ban the use of e-cigarettes in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31397/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he and his Department are assessing the impact of the use of e-cigarettes by users and also if the impact of e-cigarettes in workplaces is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31398/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if environmental health officers are concerned regarding the impact of the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces; if he has discussed the matter with them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31399/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he and his Department have any concerns regarding the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces and its impact on younger persons in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31400/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Clare Daly Independents 4 Change asked Health

  Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if his Department has undertaken a health impact assessment of the transatlantic trade and investment partnership, particularly on the future ability of his Department to develop the health system, introduce universal health care and to implement public health policy in areas such as tobacco and obesity; the outcome of the assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31728/15]