Laws & Regulations

Twenty years ago, seemingly out of nowhere, Ireland took a bold public health step by implementing the world’s first nationwide smoking ban in indoor public places. No premises were spared, including bars, restaurants, and even private workplaces. It was a pioneering move that marked a giant shift in how societies approach smoking.  Above all else, …

If you are a ‘vaper,’ you will probably be aware of the UK government ban on disposable vapes starting in April 2025. The sweeping move follows Ireland’s vape ban and hopes to prevent the rise in youth vaping while also addressing alleged environmental concerns associated with disposable vaping products.  As the ban rapidly approaches, this …

Anyone born on this side of the millennium may find it difficult to grasp that just a couple of decades ago, passengers could smoke on a domestic flight. Those who remember those heady days might also find it hard to believe, looking back, that flights were once loaded at one end with smokers joyfully puffing …

If you were asked to name a few stereotypical indulgences associated with Irish citizens, your first thought would probably be whisky, folk music, or dancing. Smoking might be one of the last things that springs to mind. Over the centuries, however, smoking has been a firm part of Irish culture in one form or another, …